Poachers plunder Richards Bay fish stocks again

THE scourge of illegal gill net poaching in the harbour area continues unabated – but it is being met with equal passion by local environmental volunteers.

Members of the North Coast Anti-Poaching group (NCAP) were out on the water again over the weekend, scoring another significant success.

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Two poacher boats were seized, one of which sank, and four nets with a total length of 2.4km were recovered. No fewer than 53 grunters were found dead in the nets, along with two skates, while a further 33 live fish were released.

Grateful to the public for providing information, NCAP pleads for financial support, sponsor funding and donations for fuel and the various anti-poaching equipment required.

Account details
Bank: Standard Bank Richards Bay
Acc Name: North Coast Anti Poaching
Account number: 034731024
Type: Market link/Savings
Branch Code: 058030 EFT: 051001

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