Money for More MPAs to put More Squeeze on Sea Space

Did you know that WWF Nedbank Green Trust has approved additional funding to increase the number of marine protected areas (MPAs) in South Africa?

The funding, which was approved in August 2020, is aimed at growing the coverage to 10% of South Africa’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ).

This will not be good news for some in the fishing industry who have been outspoken about the fact that the fishermen themselves have not been consulted, especially small-scale fishers.