Illegal gillnetting in South Africa: New reporting app targets growing threat to rivers and estuaries
Conservationists and law enforcement agencies in South Africa are launching a new Gillnet Reporting App to combat the rising problem of illegal gillnetting in rivers and estuaries, driven by the availability of cheap nets. The app aims to identify hotspots and guide enforcement efforts, with researchers noting the true scale of the problem is poorly understood.
Conservationists and law enforcement agencies in South Africa are launching a new Gillnet Reporting App to combat the rising problem of illegal gillnetting in rivers and estuaries, driven by the availability of cheap nets. The app aims to identify hotspots and guide enforcement efforts, with researchers noting the true scale of the problem is poorly understood.