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Sustainable Fisheries Programme

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  • 80% of the world’s fish stocks are fully or over exploited.
  • No fishing gear is completely selective.
  • 25% of what is caught is thrown back often dead.
  • 300,000 seabirds are killed by fishing each year.
  • Harvesting a species affects the entire ecosystem.
  • 90% of the predators have already been fished out.
  • Half the world relies on the ocean.
  • But we have started to make a difference.
  • Marine protected areas are making a positive difference to fish stocks.
  • Seabird deaths have been reduced by 60% in SA.
  • Kingklip is started to show signs of recovery.
  • I use sustainable fishing methods.
  • I sell sustainable seafood.
  • I buy sustainable seafood.
  • I eat sustainable seafood.
  • I make informed choices.
  • Make the right choice. SMS the name of the fish to 079 499 8795

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