15 Dec 2009 Farming South Africa’s Sea Responsibly - In a world where 80 percent of the World’s fish stocks are either maximally or over-exploited, fish farming (or aquaculture) is a shining beacon of hope. The aquaculture industry has been growing steadily over the last 30 years, and is now the fastest growing food production sector in the world. The fact...read more
30 Sep 2009 Seabird saving invention snags top Smart Gear prize - Vigo, Spain – A team of Australian inventors today (17 September 2009) will be awarded the $30,000 grand prize in the International WWF Smart Gear Competition for a fishing gear innovation that could save thousands of seabirds from dying accidentally on longlines each year. Their invention –...read more
24 Aug 2009 RESPONSIBLE FISHERIES ALLIANCE - The creation of The Responsible Fisheries Alliance marks a significant event in the history of marine conservation in South Africa. This pioneering initiative sees WWF and major fishing industry players (I&J, SeaHarvest, Viking and Oceana) joining forces to achieve a common goal of responsible fishing and the implementation of an Ecosystem Approach to Fisheries...read more
1 Feb 2009 WWF plans next phase for sustainable aquaculture standards - Comprehensive certification for sustainable aquaculture came closer to fruition today with an announcement by WWF that it would co-found the Aquaculture Stewardship Council to take eventual possession of the global standards for responsible seafood farming currently being developed by the WWF-supported Aquaculture Dialogue roundtables. The new body,...read more
29 Jan 2009 Global competition seeks to net smartest hook, line and sinker - January 27, 2009 – A $US 57,500 prize (about R805 000) is on offer for the best new fishing equipment designed to reduce bycatch in the fourth International Smart Gear Competition, launched today by WWF. Over three quarters of the world’s fisheries are over-exploited or...read more
8 Dec 2008 WWF scientist lands international conservation award - Dr Samantha Petersen, a biologist with WWF, the conservation organisation, has won a prestigious international award for her research into the impact of commercial fishing on migratory seabirds,sea turtles and sharks. Dr Petersen is the WWF Responsible Fisheries Programme Manager. Her entry to the 2008 UNEP/CMS Thesis Award...read more
3 Oct 2008 RFP October Newsletter -
