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Operation Phakisa Aquaculture Yearly Reviews (progress on initiatives)
The department directs readers to the Operation Phakisa Aquaculture Yearly Reviews for more information on Operation Phakisa initiatives that drive aquaculture development and progress on initiatives.
For more information on Operation Phakisa initiatives that drive aquaculture development please refer to the Operation Phakisa Aquaculture Yearly Reviews on progress on initiatives: https://www.dffe.gov.za/oc_projectsprogrammes_opoe#documents.
Reference
https://pmg.org.za/committee-question/36174/
Opening Date
12 March 2026
Marine Spatial Planning (MSP) framework and Marine Sector Plans (public comment)
The department says the Marine Spatial Planning Act and MSP are used to manage ocean growth and opportunities through consultation and cooperation, and that in 2023 ten Marine Sector Plans were developed and published for public comment, with sector plans setting development objectives and priorities for marine sectors over the next two decades.
In 2023, ten Marine Sector Plans were developed and published for public comment, where each sector plan outlines the overall development objectives and priorities for the marine sectors over the next two decades from a national perspective.
Wild Fisheries Sector Plan (covering small-scale fishing from traditional communities)
The department states that the Wild Fisheries sector plan addresses fisheries issues, including those related to small-scale fishing from traditional communities.
Among these sector plans, the Wild Fisheries sector plan addresses all relevant fisheries issues, including those related to small-scale fishing from traditional communities.
Draft Offshore Oil and Gas Sector Plan (oil and gas matters)
The department states that the draft Offshore Oil and Gas Sector Plan outlines matters related to Oil and Gas as part of the marine sector planning approach.
The draft Offshore Oil and Gas Sector Plan outlines matters related to Oil and Gas.
Earmarked sea-based sites for aquaculture development (enabling aquaculture investment)
The department says that through MSP and working with key stakeholders, it has earmarked sea-based sites for aquaculture development, creating an enabling environment for aquaculture investment and creating business and employment opportunities to coastal communities.
Furthermore, through the MSP and working key stakeholders, the DFFE has earmarked sea-based site for aquaculture development, creating an enabling environment for aquaculture investment, subsequently creating business and employment opportunities to coastal communities.
Abalone ranching included for small-scale fisheries
The department says abalone ranching has been included within the basket of species for small-scale fisheries so that small-scale fishers can access a subsector described as capital intensive.
Most recently, the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE), Branch: Fisheries Management, have included abalone ranching within the basket of species for small-scale fisheries to allow for small-scale fishers to access a subsector that is known for being capital intensive.
