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CapFish is an International Marine Monitoring and Fisheries Consulting Group based in Cape Town, South Africa. We deploy and train marine observers for South African and global maritime activities. The Company works closely with our national marine management authorities as well as with Regional and International Fisheries Management Organisations (RFMOs). Our activities also include working directly with fishers, hydrocarbon exploitation (e.g. seismic surveys), Non Governmental Organisations such as WWF and Birdlife, and many other groups. |
Our professional scientific staff undertake national and international fisheries consulting including assessments for Marine Stewardship Council certification. Our goal is to provide a professional service supporting both management and science to maintain the long-term sustainability of marine resources. We also place emphasis on empowerment and the transfer of skills to our employees. |
RECENT ACTIVITIES
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SWIOFP Observer Training
20 August 2010 CapFish is currently running a training course for International Observers for the South West Indian Ocean Fisheries Project (SWIOFP). The course, based at the Ushaka Aquarium in Durban is being led by Dr Johan Groeneveld of the South African Association for Marine Biological Research (SAAMBR). CapFish is proud to be associated with this programme which aims to develop and conduct research on fisheries in the South West Indian Ocean. Observers fr... READ MORE |
Tumbe Fish Landing Site in Zanzibar - Fisheries in the SW Indian Ocean are the focus of SWIOFP |
