“The department is concerned about fishers and communities who have been adversely affected by this unexpected international event.”
The department of environment, forestry and fisheries said in a statement on Sunday that in response, the west coast rock lobster season had been extended to support affected fishers.
“The department is concerned about fishers and communities who have been adversely affected by this unexpected international event. Following consultation with the sector last week, we have decided to extend the nearshore fishery in the Western Cape until June and the offshore and Northern Cape fisheries until September,” said environment, forestry and fisheries minister Barbara Creecy.
The department had also undertaken to allow the amendment of permit conditions so that fishers in both the West Coast Rock Lobster Association and line fish sectors could land their catch over weekends. Fishery control officers will be on site to monitor and record landings if this situation arises.
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