Marine Sustainability

WWF SASSI's Chris Karsten talks about marine sustainability and responsible fishing.

We are joined by a WWF-SASSI representative, Chris Kastern who manages the Seafood Market Transformation, the Marine Programme,  as well as the Biodiversity Unit, WWF SA.

As part of a vibrant Marine Programme at WWF South Africa, Chris works with key corporate and fisheries partners to ensure that environmental sustainability is sufficiently prioritised in the South African seafood sector.  His background is in retail and he spent 10 years in the Garden Route running a specialist seafood deli. 

It was during this time that he first heard about the Southern African Sustainable Seafood Initiative (SASSI), a WWF South Africa led programme.  After collaborating with SASSI for 6 years by incorporating its principles into his seafood deli, he embarked on a new career in marine conservation and ran the WWF-SASSI Retailer/Supplier Participation Scheme for two years before being appointed to his current position as the WWF South Africa Seafood Market Transformation Manager.

Contact:

WWF South Africa
Official website: wwf.org.za
Facebook: WWF SA
Twitter: @WWFSouthAfrica

SASSI
Official website: wwfsassi.co.za
Facebook: SASSI
Twitter: @WWFSASSI
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