A landmark illegal fishing case in South Africa could set a new precedent on fishing violations in the country, reports the Daily Maverick.
The State vs Unathi-Wena Fishing case involves allegations of illegal fishing in the De Hoop marine protected area on the southern Cape coast. Photographic evidence reportedly shows the company's vessel, White Rose, catching several fish species, including endangered sharks and rays, within the no-take zone.
In an unprecedented move, prosecutors have charged the company under South Africa's environmental law, which carries a potential ZAR 5 million ($1.33m) fine. This is significantly higher than traditional fishing violation penalties.
A court ruling is set to be made in three weeks, according to the article.
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