The Deputy Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Mr. Narend Singh, will lead and participate in the World Fisheries Day 2024 celebrations on Thursday, 21 November 2024, in Cape Town, Western Cape.

World Fisheries Day highlights the critical role of healthy aquatic ecosystems and sustainable fisheries 
in ensuring global food security and livelihoods. Continuing with the 2023 theme, "Celebrating the Wealth of Fisheries and Aquaculture," this year's events will explore the opportunities for sustainable fishing practices and their role in South Africa's economy.

Deputy Minister Singh will participate in a sustainable seafood panel discussion with leading experts in the fisheries sector and the seafood sustainability field. The panel discussion will be moderated by Dr Judy Mann-Lang from the Two Oceans Aquarium.

Following the panel discussion, the Deputy Minister will lead members of the media on a guided tour of the Marine Research Aquarium, highlighting the facility's contributions to advancing aquaculture research and development in South Africa.

Members of the media are invited to cover the celebrations as follows:
Part 1: Sustainable Seafood Panel Discussion
Time: 11:00 – 13:00
Venue: Makers Landing, Cape Town Cruise Terminal

Part 2: Media Tour of the Marine Research Aquarium
Time: 14:00 – 15:00
Venue: Marine Research Aquarium, Beach Road, Sea Point

To RSVP, please contact:
Merle Van Diemel on 083 301 9400 / mvandiemel@dffe.gov.za
Paul Sigutya on 072 921 4457 / psigutya@dffe.gov.za

For media enquiries, contact:
Peter Mbelengwa 
Cell: 082 611 8197.

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