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12/10/2026

More than 3 billion people rely on wild-caught and farmed seafood as a source of animal protein 🎣

Imagine an ocean without your most loved sea animal, or your favourite seafood. If we don’t protect fish populations and marine ecosystems today, future generations may not see the ocean treasures we know today.

Sustainable seafood is about ensuring healthy oceans 🌊 , supporting fishing communities 👥 and keeping our favourite seafood 🐟 on our menus for years to come.

This Marine Month, let’s make show some care by sharing how we . You can do this by downlading the SASSI app here, or at the link in our bio: https://wwfsassi.co.za/resource-tools/

10/10/2026

Today marks African Penguin Awareness Day 🐧

💭🐟 Did you know that penguins can be surprisingly picky eaters? Just like us, they love calorie-rich snacks like sardines and anchovies. When these important prey species become harder to find & their favourite fish isn’t available they turn their beaks up at less desirable options! 🫢

The good news? We can help. Small choices can make a big difference to our treasured penguins. 🖤🤍

✅🐟 Check the WWF-SASSI App and choose green listed fish. In turn you will support healthy ocean ecosystems and secure enough fish in the sea for both people and penguins.

Downlad the SASSI app here, or at the link in our bio: https://wwfsassi.co.za/resource-tools/

08/10/2026

Welcome to our favourite time of the year! Whale watching season, maybe. The smell of Summer around the corner, most definitely 🐋☀️🍦

National Marine Month? We are here to decode all the juicy details.

From seafood, climate, biodiversity, aquaculture, retail and supply, we have the low-down on the realities surrounding our most loved ocean treasures – seafood 🍣🍤🦪

Stay tuned and share this post to show you and remember to download the SASSI app here, or at the link in our bio: https://wwfsassi.co.za/resource-tools/

05/10/2026

30/09/2026

📦 Order update: “Dageraad is currently unavailable”.

Known by many South Africans as Dagga or Daggerhead, Dageraad has long been part of local fishing traditions and coastal food culture. Today, this species is under pressure and needs time to recover.

This Heritage Month, we’re celebrating our seafood heritage by choosing species that can recoup in our oceans and remain on our tables for generations to come.

The best part? There are plenty green-listed alternatives waiting to take its place.

📱 Download the SASSI App and discover sustainable seafood choices before your next purchase. Download it here, or at the link in our bio: https://wwfsassi.co.za/resource-tools/

WWF-SASSI drives sustainable change in the local seafood industry, informing and inspiring consumers to make sustainable seafood choices and working with suppliers and seafood vendors – addressing all aspects of the supply chain.

25/09/2026

🧾 Receipt received. Ocean saved.

Some seafood choices have a bigger impact than others.

While Bluefin Tuna is prized around the world, choosing green alternatives helps reduce pressure on species that need a break and supports more resilient oceans for the future.

This Heritage Month, let’s protect our shared ocean heritage by making more informed seafood choices, without having to compromise our appetite!

Every sustainable swap helps ensure that South Africa’s rich marine life remains part of our stories for years to come.

📱Check the WWF-SASSI App before you buy seafood and discover what's on the Green List.
Check it out at https://wwfsassi.co.za/resource-tools/

We are the world's leading independent conservation organisation.

22/09/2026

📩 Order update: Reds 🐟 needs a break.

Across South Africa, linefish species have become part of family traditions, special occasions and regional recipes. Especially for many families on the East Coast, KZN, where curried fish is an integral part of heritage.

But some, like Scotsman, commonly known as ‘reds’, are under pressure and need a break, and time to recover.

Choosing green listed alternatives today helps ensure our oceans continue supporting the seafood traditions we value.

This Heritage Month, be part of protecting our shared ocean heritage.

📱 Find sustainable alternatives on the SASSI App and check before you choose. Download it here, or at the link in our bio: https://wwfsassi.co.za/resource-tools/

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20/09/2026

17/09/2026

🦞 A South African icon that’s taking a timeout.

We know your heart would sink to see a permanent “Out of Stock” sign on this treasure 😢

For generations, West Coast Rock Lobster has been part of our coastal culture and seafood heritage. Today, however, this species is red-listed, and in dire straits.

The good news? There are plenty of delicious alternatives that allow us to enjoy seafood delicacies while helping to protect the ocean that supports them.

This Heritage Month, let’s celebrate the species we love by making choices that help secure our seafood future 🇿🇦

📱 Check the SASSI App before you purchase seafood and discover green alternatives. Download it here, or at the link in our bio: https://wwfsassi.co.za/resource-tools/

15/09/2026

🐟 Looking for Geelbek? Or do you know it as Cape Salmon?

A favourite on South African tables for generations, (but technically not a salmon) Geelbek has become part of our seafood heritage. But this species needs a break.

The good news? There are plenty of delicious, green-listed alternatives to choose from on your next seafood shop such as Slinger, Cape Bream and Yellowtail.

This Heritage Month, let’s celebrate our seafood traditions while making choices that help protect them for future generations.

📱 Use the SASSI App to discover greener alternatives and check before you choose. Download it here, or at the link in our bio: https://wwfsassi.co.za/resource-tools/

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