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
Abalone (South African)
5 Aug 2008 Abalone (South African) - Haliotus midae Other names Perlemoen SASSI Colour Red Biological Information Resident, slow grower taking 8-10 years to reach sexual maturity Habitat Intertidal, inshore rocky reefs and kelp beds Distribution West coast to E CapeCapture Methods Aquaculture, SCUBA...read more
Local issues
27 May 2008 Local concerns - South African fish stocks have also endured their share of abuse and exploitation over the past century. The most valuable local resource is hake, which consists of two species, the deep-water (Merluccius paradoxus) and shallow-water hake (Merluccius capensis). Both the hake fishery and the one for small pelagic fish (sardines and anchovies)...read more
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
RED
14 Aug 2008 RED - These species are illegal to buy or sell in South, Africa according to the Marine Living Resources Act. Some of these “no-sale” species are very important recreational species that cannot handle commercial fishing pressures, and may therefore only be caught for your own enjoyment and use, subject to the possession of a valid recreational...read more
What do seafood dealers need to know about the law?
27 Jun 2008 What do seafood dealers need to know about the law? - The Marine Living Resources Act (or MLRA) no. 18 of 1998 and amendments determines how we utilise our seafood resources. Key points from the MLRA: You need permits to harvest, sell, import or export marine resources (Section 13 (1)). Recreational fishers may not sell their...read more
South African no-sale species
26 Sep 2008 LIST OF SOUTH AFRICAN NO-SALE SPECIES - These species are illegal to buy or sell in South, Africa according to the Marine Living Resources Act. Some of these “no-sale” species are very important recreational species that cannot handle commercial fishing pressures, and may therefore only be caught for your own enjoyment and use, subject to the...read more
Eco-labelling
24 Jul 2008 Not un-like other general eco-labels and organic certifications e.g. badger friendly honey, fisheries can also become certified with an eco-label that distinguishes them from other products at point of sale as being more sustainable and an environmentally friendly choice. Certification is achieved by evaluating a fishery on its management, sustainability and ecological performance against pre-determined ecological standards. The...read more
Kingfish
5 Aug 2008 Kingfish - Carangoides spp. and Caranx spp. Other names Trevally (Australia), amberjacks (elsewhere) SASSI Colour Red Biological Information Most species are swift predators and some occur in schools Habitat Inshore coastal waters, surf zone, estuaries, rocky and coral reefs ...read more
Pompano (Southern)
5 Aug 2008 Pompano (Southern) - Trachinotus africanus Other names African pompano SASSI Colour Red Biological Information Spawning migration Habitat Shallow coastal waters with reefs and rocky outcrops Distribution Indian Ocean, False...read more