STATUS OF THE SOUTH AFRICAN MARINE FISHERY RESOURCES 2023

Summary

South Africa faces the challenge of managing its marine fishery resources, with a significant portion (34%) of assessed stocks currently depleted or heavily depleted due to factors like illegal harvesting and over-allocation. The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment addresses this by annually publishing detailed status reports, such as the 2023 edition, to provide updated information and analyses on the health of 77 marine fishery resources. The latest report indicates some improvement in overall stock health, with 66% now considered not of concern, though specific challenges like an increase in depleted stocks highlight ongoing issues.

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