Hidden costs of seafood a recipe for disaster

Source: eNCAnews

JOHANNESBURG - A seafood platter can cost a pretty penny, but the costs hidden under the surface are much higher.

From South African waters to Moroccan shores, the journey of seafood is extensive and often veiled in mystery.

It's not just about the kilometres travelled, it's about the need for traceability in the sector.

Saturday marks World Ocean Day, a day dedicated to celebrating and protecting our oceans.

The World Wildlife Fund has published a report titled The Hidden Cost of Seafood'.

We find out more from Pavitray Pillay from the WWF-Southern African Sustainable Seafood Initiative.