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These are some of the organisations fighting to save South African waters from the ravages of over-fishing, pollution and greed.
Sea Shepherd
http:// www.seashepherd.org/south_africa
The South African chapter of the international activist organisation that offers rewards to people who bring to light the slaughter of marine species.
Apex Predators
http://www.apexpredators.com
Home of great white shark photographer and conservationist Chris Fallows.
Greenpeace
http://www.greenpeace.org
Enough said.
South African Sustainable Seafood Initiative
http://www.wwf.org.za/sassi/
Would you eat that crispy fish fillet if you knew it came from a species over-fished to five percent of its biomass? Would you choose fish caught by a fishery that kills thousands of endangered albatrosses as by-catch every year? SASSI educates the seafood trade – from wholesalers to restaurants to consumers – so they make informed and sustainable choices when buying seafood. Get the guide to see what’s cool and what’s not
World Wild Life Fund South Africa
http://www.wwf.org.za
Speaks for itself.
Shark Life
http://www.sharklife.co.za
As a registered non-profit organisation, Shark Life addresses the alarming exploitation of both shark populations and ocean fisheries in South African waters. They actively engage the urgent need for research and protection of many marine species.
The Save our Seas Foundation
www.saveourseas.com
A non-profit Swiss foundation that aims to implement programmes that protect and conserve marine environments around the world.
