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ORI Fish Tagging Project: Tag Return

 ORI Fish Tagging Project: Tag Return

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Two KZN south coast anglers, Koos Viviers and Dave Sproston (now in Plettenberg Bay) have something fishy in common. Dave tagged a catface rockod three years ago, and Koos recently re-caught it. Koos found the tag and submitted it to the Oceanographic Research Institute. The details are below:

ORI FISH TAGGING PROJECTTAG RETURN

DEAR KOOS VIVIERS

Thank you for sending us details on a tagged fish.
Listed below are the details for which you have been patiently waiting.

TAG NO: A125605 (FISH DIED)
SPECIES: catface rockcod
DAYS FREE: 959
DISTANCE MOVED: 3 km
GROWTH: 220 mm
WEIGHT DIFFERENCE: kg
TAG RELEASE INFORMATION
TAGGED BY: MR D SPROSTON
LOCALITY: Shelly Beach / Protea Bank
DATE: 16 May 2012
LENGTH: 430 mm
MEASUREMENT TYPE: Total
RECAPTURE INFORMATION
ANGLER: KOOS VIVIERS
LOCATION: Izotsha River
DATE: 31 Dec 2014
LENGTH: 650 mm
MEASUREMENT: Total
No. OF TIMES RECAPTURED: 1

Thank you for your co-operation.

TAGGING OFFICER
PHONE:(031) 3288159
FAX:(031) 3288188
EMAIL:oritag@ori.org.za
CELL:079 529 0711
WEBSITE:www.oritag.org.za

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Daga Salmon at The Sandspit

Daga Salmon at The Sandspit

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Daga Salmon at The Sandspit: another lucky angler with a beautiful fish. Thanks to Brandon Parsons who sent in the photo.

Well it’s been a bumper season for daga salmon fishermen down at The Block and on The Sandspit, in Port Shepstone, this year. Many, many fish have come out in the corner where the Umzimkulu River has closed for so long. Hopefully they will find another river somewhere to spawn and breed or the summer will keep the mouth open long enough for them to enter.

Whilst researching the reproductive behaviour of this magnificent but threatened species, I came across an awesome and comprehensive description of the Daga Salmon, written by a very authoritative, Mike Otgaar.

Enjoy his work by following the link below. Thanks Mike!

http://fishsa.co.za/species/kob-argyrosomus-japonicus/

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Sandile “Cyril” Mqadi of Surfing South Africa wins SA Sports Award as Volunteer of the Year

Sandile “Cyril” Mqadi of Surfing South Africa wins SA Sports Award as Volunteer of the Year

Johannesburg Sunday November 30th, 2014- Surfing South Africa’s Sandile “Cyril” Mqadi was named as the Volunteer of the Year at the 2014 SA Sports Awards which was held at the Sandton Convention Centre on Sunday November 20th.

Sandile “Cyril” Mqadi and his trophy
Sandile “Cyril” Mqadi and his trophy

Mqadi, who works with former street children at Umthombo, began his involvement in surfing in Umzumbe on the KZN South Coast back in 1994. He is an internationally accredited judge who has worked on major national and international events both in South Africa and abroad. He is also an internationally accredited surfing coach and has helped numerous young surfers from Umzumbe and Durban to become better competitors but it is his commitment to coaching disadvantaged children at Addington Beach in Durban which earned him the nomination and the win.

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Margate Beach taken over by small fry

 

Margate Beach taken over by small fry

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Margate Beach taken over by small fry…by Jay Steenkamp

Jay Steenkamp, our on the spot Go Pro specialist, reports that whilst surfing Margate (?) the other day, the backline was inundated with these cool looking little fishies. What they are is still a mystery at this point. Jay and the staff (ha ha) of thesardine.co.za are trying to find out and we will keep you posted.

 

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Aliwal Shoal chosen as one of the first Hope Spots

DR. SYLVIA EARLE TO UNVEIL ALIWAL SHOAL AS ONE OF THE FIRST SIX SOUTH AFRICAN HOPE SPOTS

This December, South Africa welcomes to its shores legendary marine conservationist and oceanographer, Dr. Sylvia Earle. During her years at the forefront of ocean exploration and scientific discovery, Dr. Earle has achieved a long list of impressive accolades- including  being awarded the TED Prize in 2009. This prize takes the form of a bursary awarded each year to an individual with a vision to change the world for the better. With these funds, Dr. Earle founded Mission Blue, a marine conservation organisation dedicated to creating a global network of Hope Spots. Hope Spots are marine areas considered critical to the health of the ocean and therefore deserving of protection, of which there are currently 51 in existence worldwide.

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