Temporary fishing closures enforced near South Africa's key penguin colonies

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• Government has declared temporary closures for commercial fishing of anchovies and sardine around major penguin colonies.
• Stocks of sardine – that penguins feed off – are at historically low levels.
• An international scientific panel will review and advise government on the impact of these fishing limitations on penguins' survival.
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Government has temporarily closed commercial fishing of anchovy and sardine near key penguin colonies in order to determine whether this is effective in supporting their survival.

In a statement issued by the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and Environment (DFFE) indicated that the decision follows lengthy negotiations with seabird conservation groups and the pelagic fishing industry. It is apparent that not all sides agreed on the decision.

Temporary fishing closures enforced near SA's key penguin colonies | Fin24