Tag: fish
West coast residents warned not to eat fish washed up due to red tide
Red Tide is a common occurrence on the west coast at this time of year and is caused by a specific type of Plankton.
An Algal bloom known as Red Tide has...
More than a third of fish stocks are being overfished
More than a third of the fish stocks around the world are being overfished and the problem is particularly acute in developing countries, the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)...
Why marine protected areas are often not where they should be
There's no denying the grandeur and allure of a nature reserve or marine protected area. The concept is easy to understand: limit human activity there and marine ecosystems will thrive.
But while...
From cold to bold
FISHING giant Oceana Group – which is best known for its Lucky Star canned pilchards brand – looks set to bolster its cold storage and logistics segment, which trades under the...
Locals puzzled by hundreds of dead fish
While enjoying the scenic setting of Noordhoek beach over the weekend, many locals were left puzzled by the huge numbers of dead fish lying out on the light sandy shores.
We spoke...
Did you know fact for the day; An SA fish migration is so huge...
Between May and July every year millions of small silver fish travel in vast shoals from the cold waters off South Africa’s Cape Point up to the coastlines of the northern...