Sean Lange 
Fishing off Sodwana Bay always brings surprises. However, our recent trip with Captain Lynie on Seevarkie really delivered the goods. We started the week arguing flat out with gas-bottle-sized big yellowfin tuna off Jesser Canyon. Aching arms and backs. We deliberately chose to run the shallow reefs the next morning. Our goal was simple. We … Read more
Abalone Rights Holder Challenges Verification Process Anton Kruger, a commercial abalone rights holder, has reported that the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) is withholding his permits — along with those of other rights holders — on the basis of alleged breaches of permit conditions, before the matter has been tested in court. … Read more
Yesterdays Sardine News Today 25 August 2026 Yesterdays Sardine News Today 25 August 2026: yes, there are sardines around again. Netted at Glenmore and at Margate. Where they have been lurking since the 5 August 2026, is anyone’s guess. And where they gonna pop up today too! My gut feel is north of Scotties area…in … Read more
Sick n Tired of Big Yellowfin Tuna – Sodwana Bay Adventures Launching boats at Sodwana Bay is lotsa fun. From tractors grinding through the soft sand to the ingenious pole system launch, every trip starts big. At Seevarkie Lodge, owls watch from the garden early as we load up the big Cobra Cat, twin 175hp … Read more
Sardines and Cape Town Sewage ? Sewage Discharges off Cape Town ? Sardine Die-Off (2026) Causes Investigated ? Why Sardines? ?? Risks & Implications ? Conclusion The evidence points to Cape Town’s massive sewage discharges fueling HABs and oxygen depletion, which stressed sardines and triggered the die-off. PHV was present but likely acted as a … Read more
