STATUS OF THE SOUTH AFRICAN MARINE FISHERY RESOURCES 2025

Summary

South Africa faces the challenge of sustainably managing its diverse marine fishery resources, with 31% currently classified as depleted or heavily depleted. The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment addresses this through an ongoing initiative of compiling comprehensive reports, providing up-to-date analyses of these stock statuses to inform management decisions. This continuous assessment indicates that while nearly 70% of resources are not of concern, the status of 28% has deteriorated over the past decade, highlighting the persistent need for monitoring and targeted recovery plans for vulnerable stocks.

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