SUFB 159: Save Mossel Bay From Long lining
How To Protect The Ocean · Andrew Lewin - Marine Biologist and Ocean Conservationist
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Show Notes
Mossel Bay in South Africa is facing a surge of long lining. Last Thursday I was contacted by a representative from Keep Fins Alive who was concerned of an increase in fishing pressure from long lining vessels from Eastern Cape. Keep Fins Alive (KFA) stated that the vessels have over-fished the demersal fish population in their bay and now are spending a lot of money in gas to travel to Mossel Bay to exploit its demersal fish population.
Demersal shark fishing via long lining is legal, but it is required by the state Department of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries to be monitored. Unfortunately, this is not happening at the moment and the fishing vessels are allowed to fish without oversight. The lack of oversight can mean big trouble for Mossel Bay and action needs to be taken.
Listen to the episode to find out why you should sign the petition and ensure the Government makes good on its monitoring mandate.
http://www.thepetitionsite.com/817/781/781/petition-against-inshore-demersal-shark-longline-fishery/
10 Ocean Tips to Conserve the Ocean: http://www.speakupforblue.com/wordpress/sufb_optinpdf