Pots, traps and hoop nets fishing method
22 May 2008 Pots, traps and hoop nets - Pots, traps and hoop nets are used to catch slower moving or bottom dwelling sea creatures such as rock lobsters, crabs, and octopus. Traps are baited and set on the seafloor for a period of time, before being retrieved. The method is generally very specific, though minor concerns are...read more
The commercial fishing sectors in South Africa
27 Jan 2008 Commercial This is the formal fishing sector and can range from relatively small-scale Cape rock oyster fishery, to the highly industrialised multi-million Rand deep-water trawl industry, which primarily targets hake. Over the years the commercial fishing sector has suffered many disputes around fishing entitlement. The finalisation and allocation of medium to long term fishing rights in 2006 aimed to...read more
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
Beach seining or treknetting
20 May 2008 Beach seining - Beach seigning or treknetting is traditional fishing method where schools of fish are encircled from the shore with a long net dragged by a rowing boat, and hauled up onto the beach. This method is used to catch yellowtail and mullet in the Western Cape and sardines in KZN during the annual sardine...read more
Rock lobster (West coast)
5 Aug 2008 Rock lobster (West coast) - Jasus lalandii Other names Crayfish, kreef SASSI Colour Green Biological Information Slow growing and long lived resident with local movements Habitat Inshore kelp forest and rocky reefs Distribution SW Cape, Namibia Capture Methods Hoop nets, traps,...read more
Impacts of fishing methods
27 May 2013 All fishing methods have some degree of environmental impact. This could be something as simple as a seagull becoming entangled by apiece of discarded nylon fishing line from a recreational angler, to the destruction of centuries-old deep sea corals by heavy trawling gear. In order to decide whether a particular fishing method has unacceptable levels of environmental harm we need...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
Hook and Line Fishing Methods
25 May 2008 Hook and Line Fishing Methods - Traditional linefishing uses hand lines and fishing rods with baited hooks. Linefish are caught from commercial ski-boats and sometimes larger deck-boats. It is a fairly selective method. By using varying hook sizes, bait types and carefully selecting localities, species can be specifically targeted thereby reducing bycatch. The fish caught are...read more
Longline Fishing Method
24 May 2008 Longlining - Longlining is the other major industrial fishing method and involves using a main line with hundreds of baited hooks. Longlines can be up to 100km long with as many as 20 000 baited hooks. Longlines may be set on the seabed (demersal), or near the surface (pelagic), depending on the target species. Species targeted...read more
Purse-seining Fishing Method
23 May 2008 Purse-seining - This involves the use of a large net to encircle shoaling fish. The net is drawn closed around the shoal like a bag. As purse seine vessels target small pelagic shoaling fish such as sardines and anchovies, and the gear is selective, bycatch of other species is normally low. The primary potential...read more