Sardine fishing in South Africa on hold after mass mortality linked to virus

November 4, 2026South Africa

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Sardine fishing in South Africa remains halted while environmental authorities evaluate new catch limits following widespread fish mortalities caused by pilchard herpesvirus.

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Published: November 4, 2026
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