Benguela Current

National Marine Month is under way in South Africa, and it is the perfect time to shine a spotlight on the country's unique, geographic position. The ocean economy has the potential to alleviate poverty and create jobs. But how much do you really know about our seas?

National Marine Month is celebrated from 1 to 31 October in South Africa; it's a time when protecting the country's marine resources comes to the fore. One of the reasons to take action is because the oceans feed us. Learn more about our seas by viewing our gallery.

South Africa, Angola and Namibia have signed an agreement to protect the Benguela Current marine ecosystem, which stretches from Port Elizabeth on South Africa's coast to Cabinda in the north of Angola and is one of the richest ecosystems on earth.

South African company Oceanfresh, which already supplies its wild caught hake to Walmart, will now be supplying a second US retailer, Costco, following a deal struck with parent company Lonrho.

Tiger Brands has accepted an offer of R541-million from a consortium led by empowered investment company Brimstone to acquire a 73.16% stake in Sea Harvest, in what will be the largest empowerment transaction to date in South Africa's fishing industry.

South Africa, Namibia and Angola are to sign an agreement in Cape Town on Tuesday establishing the Benguela Current Commission to protect and conserve the cold water current that flows along southern Africa's western coast.

Region subtropicale, temperee par un ocean sur les trois cotes du pays et par l'altitude du plateau interieur, elle presente des conditions chaudes et temperees si typiques de l'Afrique du Sud et tellement appreciees des visiteurs etrangers.