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

Update in the Domestic (RSA) sector

07 May 2013

CapFish has had a very busy seismic season. Our MMOs/ PAMs and FLOs have been deployed in numerous surveys in the South African EEZ. This includes a 2D survey for Spectrum off the West Coast, a 3D with Cairns (west coast) and a 3D with BHP (also on the west coast). CapFish wish to thank their clients and vessel operators for their support and cooperation in making these surveys run smoothly.

In addition we currently have MMOs deployed on vesse...

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Brailing Pilchards off a small pelagiv boat in Hout Bay

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