South Africa – Reimaging our relationship with the Ocean from Source to Sea
By Narend Singh Each year, World Oceans Day provides an opportunity to reflect on humanity’s relationship with the sea. This…
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South Africa : New Fish Species Named in Honour of Long-Serving NRF-SAIAB Staff Member
A newly described fish species, Valenciennea zaboae (Noxie’s Bluestreak Goby), has been named in honour of NRF-SAIAB staff member Nokuzola “Noxie”…
Comments sought on draft regulations to better protect marine ecosystems
The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Dr Dion George, has signed a Government Notice to publish the second…
SA signs agreement to advance ocean protection
South Africa has signed an agreement aimed at protecting marine biodiversity in areas of the ocean that are not under…
Protecting SA’s oceans economy through research
The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Dr Dion George, has placed the spotlight on the pioneering work of…
South Africa : Minister urges G20 to show leadership in addressing climate crisis
The G20 needs to show leadership in addressing the climate crisis, says Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Dr…
Eskom, Sasol sign gas MoU
Eskom and energy and chemical company, Sasol, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to “collaboratively explore and research potential…
Shaping Inclusive Fisheries and Transforming Gender Roles in South Africa’s Coastal Communities
Coastal communities in South Africa were represented in a lively two-day community workshop that sought to promote gender inclusivity in…
Community Workshop to Develop a Gender Plan of Action for South African NGOs in Small-Scale Fisheries
In recognition of the critical role that gender plays in the sustainability and success of small-scale fisheries, AU-IBAR, Mabuyi Development…
Transnet works to curb shipping delays
The Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has enhanced its ability to curb shipping and cargo-handling delays caused by long waves…