https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/520.html South Africa Fishing news 15 Fishing news - South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/520.html en-us Wed, 30 Sep 2026 13:58:11 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/no-further-reports-of-dead-sardines-dffe-747022a The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) says it has received no further reports of dead or dying sardines in the past two weeks, indicating that the acute phase of the mortality event has subsided. 1-272082 Mon, 28 Sep 2026 16:48:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Fishing South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/stop-sardine-fishing-warn-conservationists-520760a Government has limited sardine catches until 2 October because of the ongoing mass sardine die-off. But conservationists say fishing should stop until scientists know how much of the stock remains. Scientists warn that dwindling sardine stocks could put further pressure on the critically endangered African Penguin, particularly ahead of their annual moult. The South African Pelagic Fishing Industry Association says that if small pelagic fishing were to be entirely halted at this point, there would be a revenue loss of over R400-million. 1-271826 Thu, 17 Sep 2026 14:12:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Fishing South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/fishing-net-recycling-project-processes-nearly-20-tonnes-in-first-year-742802a A fishing net recycling project has processed nearly 20 tonnes of end-of-life fishing nets in its first year of operation, providing commercial fishing companies with a way to divert an operational waste stream into reusable material. 1-271792 Thu, 17 Sep 2026 09:07:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Fishing South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/sea-harvest-lifts-profit-and-cuts-debt-despite-weaker-catches-297997a Sea Harvest has delivered a resilient set of interim results for the six months ended 30 June 2026, with the seafood group improving profitability and reducing debt despite pressure on fishing volumes, fuel costs and exchange rates. 1-271350 Tue, 01 Sep 2026 12:28:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Fishing South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/shellfish-safe-for-consumption-as-toxin-levels-drop-in-saldanha-bay-745722a The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) has confirmed that paralytic shellfish toxin (PST) levels in mussels and oysters from the Saldanha Bay Aquaculture Development Zone have fallen below regulatory limits for human consumption. 1-270182 Fri, 24 Jul 2026 12:30:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Fishing South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/sardine-quota-raised-to-ease-processing-shortages-064545a The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment has increased the sardine Total Allowable Catch (TAC) for areas west of Cape Agulhas from 30,500 tonnes to 36,500 tonnes following a scientific review into supply shortages affecting the commercial small pelagic sector. 1-269507 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 12:57:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Fishing South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/lucky-star-and-hake-sales-lift-oceana-earnings-401959a Oceana Group increased headline earnings per share (HEPS) by 7.7% for the six months ended 31 March 2026, supported by strong performances from its Lucky Star and wild-caught seafood businesses despite weaker global fishmeal and fish oil prices. 1-268525 Thu, 28 May 2026 07:22:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Fishing South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/eastern-cape-lobster-project-secures-r28m-to-scale-exports-066995a Seven lobster-farming cooperatives in Port St Johns are set to increase production and expand exports after the Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC) injected R2.8m into the Tsweleni Rock Lobster Project. 1-266477 Mon, 16 Mar 2026 11:28:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Fishing South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/investing-in-blue-foods-how-africa-could-generate-17bn-and-33m-jobs-062805a By doubling its production of blue foods, such as fish, shellfish, crustaceans, and aquatic plants, Africa could reduce its protein gap with the rest of the world by a quarter, generate up to 3.3 million jobs, and unlock $17bn in additional GDP, according to a new report from the World Economic Forum in partnership with Boston Consulting Group (BCG). 1-265917 Tue, 24 Feb 2026 11:21:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Fishing South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/namibian-hake-fishery-achieves-second-msc-certification-283317a Namibia’s hake fishery has secured its second Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification, reinforcing the country’s commitment to sustainable whitefish and the protection of marine ecosystems. 1-264770 Wed, 14 Jan 2026 10:37:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Fishing South Africa