Not enough fish in the sea for the poor

Durban — Many of South Africa’s endemic fish species are under threat because of unsustainable practices. Effective fishery regulation is critical to remedy the situation.That’s according to UKZN public policy specialist Belinda Johnson who graduated with her PhD last month.In her study, Johnson examined the regulations governing the South African linefish sector and their effectiveness in ensuring sustainable resource use, preventing overfishing and maintaining the health of the marine ecosystem. It also assessed whether the regulations provided equitable access to resources for all…