South Africa rejects penguin starvation link to sardine die-off, keeps restricted fishing

South Africa's Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment disputes claims that a sardine mortality event caused widespread penguin starvation, citing insufficient evidence. It maintains a precautionary, restricted fishing approach rather than a full moratorium, balancing ecological and socioeconomic concerns. The scientific basis for the response remains contested as analysis continues.

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