The South African Deep-Sea Trawling Industry Association

Unlocking the value of the Cape hake resource

Our members participate in a sustainable, MSC-certified fishery, provide approximately 12 400 jobs and deliver R8.5 billion to the South African economy every year.

WE REPRESENT COMPANIES IN SOUTH AFRICA’S MSC-CERTIFIED DEEP-SEA TRAWL FISHERY FOR HAKE

All 37 rights holders in the deep-sea trawl fishery for hake are SADSTIA members.

SADSTIA works closely with government, organised labour, the scientific community, non-governmental organisations and other stakeholders to promote the stability and sustainability of the deep-sea trawling industry.

Sustainability

At SADSTIA, sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. We work closely with scientists, government and NGOs to ensure that our fishing practices are based on the best available science, and that we operate within the limits of what the ocean can sustain.

THE MSC CERTIFICATION

The Marine Stewardship Council is the world’s leading certification programme for wild-caught seafood.

Bycatch management

SADSTIA works with scientists and conservationists to monitor and manage trawl bycatch.

PROTECTING THE SEABED

SADSTIA members only trawl on historically used grounds — 4.4% of South Africa’s exclusive economic zone.

PROTECTING SEABIRDS

SADSTIA members comply with a suite of regulations to ensure the safety of seabirds on the trawl grounds.

RESPONSIBLE FISHERIES ALLIANCE

SADSTIA’S largest members contribute to the Alliance which works for healthy marine ecosystems.

Trawling Myths vs. Facts

A new video by SADSTIA cuts through the noise to examine the real facts about trawling for hake in South Africa.

The video challenges three persistent myths that continue to shape public perception of this vital industry.

FISHERY

TRAWLING IN SOUTH AFRICA

This film presents the facts about bottom trawling in South Africa: where it occurs, how it is regulated and the work that is done to minimise impacts on the marine ecosystem.