Trawler Watch 2017 reporting procedure We are now in touch with the right people – Senior Marine Conservation Inspectors with DAFF, to whom any sightings of suspected trawlers, can be reported. But there is some procedure to follow, that filters out any legitimate vessels. SO, when you see a suspected trawler… Log onto http://marinetraffic.com on the internet, … Read more
State of our Oceans by Mr. Al Spaeth Like great author and eye opener – Callum Roberts, author of “The Ocean of Life: The Fate of Man and the Sea” and other tales of environmental gloom and doom, Mr. Al Spaeth, in his description of the state of our oceans and our fisheries, has the ability to … Read more
Daga Salmon reported by Spearos Jason Heyne checks in with his weekly spearing report – this week featuring some eagerly awaited for daga salmon. They are also here for sardines, and the big ones are often caught from the shore, right in the shallows! Just please be considerate with this fragile population. The big ones … Read more
O’Neill Surfer Jordy Smith Wins Ballito Pro. A victorious Jordy Smith © Van Gysen Ballito – O’Neill surfer and third rated Championship Tour competitor Jordy Smith won the Ballito Pro presented by Billabong in front of a packed beach of local spectators on Saturday 8 July, defeating natural-footed Brazilian Willian Cardoso. This is Smith’s second Ballito Pro win, with … Read more
No Sardine report 6 July 2017 Jay Steenkamp Sardine Super Spy in Margate today, offers the following no Sardine report 6 July 2017… “Our plane flew yesterday morning. There was no activity so we have put back all the shark nets – as it’s holiday season now. Even today, the only action is whales in … Read more
