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The SASSI list

27 Sep 2008 The SASSI List - The consumer species list tells you about which seafood species are legal and more sustainable choices from South African seafood populations. Green species are the best choices as they can handle current fishing pressure better. Orange species should be considered with caution as they are either over-exploited, or from problematic fisheries. Red species...read more

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27 May 2008 Information and links to other seafood and fishery related websites: Seafood Watch (Monterey Bay Aquarium): An established sustainable seafood campaign with a wealth of information The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC): Learn about the criteria for awarding certifications and which fisheries have been certified read more

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More details about the Colour Categories

27 Jun 2008 GREEN - These are species that are from relatively healthy and well-managed populations that can sustain current fishing pressure. Some green species are not targeted by any particular fishery, but are managed as a sustainable bycatch. These species are recommended as the most sustainable choices available.

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SASSI FAQ

31 Jul 2008 SASSI FAQ’s: - 1. Is seafood the perfect food? Nutritious, low in fats and available in a variety of delicious forms, flavours and textures seafood is often advertised as the perfect food. More people are choosing to eat seafood and to meet this growing demand more fish and shellfish are being caught and farmed than ever...read more

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Seafood Awareness Campaigns

24 Jul 2008 To help inform consumers about better choices a number of seafood awareness campaigns have been instituted across the world. Perhaps the most established and widely known is the Seafood Watch campaign of the Monterey Bay Aquarium in California. These campaigns commonly use colour-coded seafood lists that classify different seafood types according to their sustainability. The lists are based on scientific...read more

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FishMS

27 May 2008 Your choices today will affect what is available to you in the future. SASSI FishMS, a world first, enables you to make the on-the-spot choice when dining out. How does it work? Send the name of the fish as a text message to the number 079-499-8795 you will get a prompt response telling you where the species is on the...read more

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Chefs and Hospitality

27 May 2008 Chefs and hospitality industry - As setters of food trends, chefs and restaurateurs are key players in creating consumer demand for sustainable seafood. Chefs and restaurants that are interested in serving their customers ocean-friendly seafood dishes offers promise that it is possible to increase awareness and appreciation of seafood that not only tastes delicious but is...read more

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Retailers and Wholesalers

27 May 2008 SASSI Retail Charter - Retailers hold a significant proportion of the global seafood market share and are well positioned to effect positive changes in the fishing industry. In a number of countries, major retailers have started adjusting their seafood business to meet consumer expectations and in order to improve traceability, and promote sustainably and responsibly...read more

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Fishing methods

27 Jun 2008 There are many different methods to harvest seafood, and the way in which we fish has changed dramatically over the centuries. Hand harvesting is the simplest method of fishing and is still used by subsistence communities. Though very simple, hand harvesting is a highly selective way to collect seafood. Along our coastline, a number of species such as oysters, white...read more

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Restaurant Participation Scheme

8 Sep 2008 Restaurant and Small Retailer Participation Scheme - We are proud to introduce the SASSI Restaurant Participation Scheme. This programme enables responsible seafood businesses to support sustainable and responsible fishing and seafood production by pledging to adhere to certain guidelines. There are two levels of Participation: SASSI Aware Participants: ...read more

SASSI Participation Scheme individual restaurants Mar 2010.pdf

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