Coastal Community Monitors – the next big thing!
Who better to look after the environment than the local community whom depend on its resources? To improve governance, livelihoods and the ecosystem in the Kogelberg region, WWF-SA and partners from the KBMWG are embarking on a Community Monitoring project that will provide work-integrated learnership opportunities to 15 young people from the Kogelberg region. Training […]
Conservation lovers know no borders
When I started at WWF, I was a wide-eyed young woman in my early-20s, fresh out of UCT. Granted, I had been at UCT for 7 years but I had taken my time in finishing my masters. I started in the perfect place for my cross-over into the “real world”, as an intern in the […]
The oceans matter in Gauteng too!
The culinary industry speaks sustainability WWF-SASSI and Eat Out hosted Gauteng’s flagship sustainability workshop on 24 June 2019 at the WWF-SA Braamfontein offices. Some of Eat Out’s finest judges gave top tips to chefs and key players in the industry on running a sustainable restaurant. Sourcing, eating and promoting local produce were high on the […]
What’s the deal with prawns?
Ever wondered about how your favourite seafood got to your plate? In the prawn trawl fishery, nets drag along the ocean floor and scoop up everything in their path including, turtles, octopus, rays, skates, sharks and reef fish are rapidly that are raised to the surface. If they are not already crushed by the nets […]
Plastic Free July
During the month of July 2019, The Beach Co-op, Twyg and WWF South Africa set a #PlasticFreeMzansi challenge for. We asked you to give up three items that are polluting our beaches: earbud sticks, chip packets and plastic bottles. We kicked off the month with a clean up on the 29th June; 49 people arrived […]
Red means Red
Did you know that seafood on the WWF-SASSI red list are red because they are either from unstable populations, have extreme environmental concerns, lack of appropriate management or are illegal to buy or sell in South Africa? Not all red listed seafood are illegal, but some are, and these are either specially protected – not […]
Presenting our fishy card game and activity book for children
Did you know that squid have three hearts? Or that female sardines can produce 200 000 eggs a season? And that rock lobsters moult 11 times before they are fully grown? These are just a few of the fun facts contained in our new activity book featuring a downloadable pack of cards to teach kids […]
Oceans facts and futures: WWF’s 2018 Ocean Scorecard
In 2018 WWF-SA released an updated ocean economy scorecard on the state of the country’s marine resources which was launched amidst the enchanting exhibitions at the Two Oceans Aquarium, for key players in the industry. The first of Oceans Facts and Future report was published in 2016 and its objective was to provide a snapshot […]
WWF-SASSI Trailblazer Chefs 2018!
Eight new South African chefs have been awarded WWF-SASSI Trailblazer status for their commitment to the use of sustainable seafood! The annual WWF-SASSI Trailblazer Awards 2018 was held in October 2018 at Harbour House at the V&A Waterfront, recognised and celebrated chefs who actively champion sustainable seafood practices in their restaurants. Chefs serve as the […]
A Chefs Cook Off!
The Federated Hospitality Association of Southern Africa (FEDHASA) recently challenged members to kick unsustainable practices to the curb through a fast-paced cook-off in partnership with WWF-SASSI. It’s hoped that through this cook-off, the industry will be more sustainable and creative in their use of seafood, and will spread the word to consumers. Chefs play a […]