Fish Species
Introduction
Our beautiful coastline boasts a whole host of fascinating fish species. We've compiled a guide to these and some other popular fish. To find out more, simply click on the name or image of each species.
Worldwide and in South Africa much attention is focused on the sustainability of the world's fish stocks. Many discerning consumers refuse to buy fish that are considered to be under threat of depletion.
Fortunately, the South African deep sea hake fishery has been certified by the independent international body, the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) as being sustainable into the future.
This certification is not easy to attain and the certification process, conducted in conjunction with government, is extensive and complex. In 2004, South Africa's deep sea hake fishery was the first in the world to be MSC accredited. The MSC has awarded Irvin & Johnson chain-of-custody certification which means that we are trusted to uphold and maintain the MSC's strict requirements and are entitled to use the MSC's logo on our product packs.
