Survey of ocean (marine) fisheries and related services, 2015

Key findings of the Survey of ocean (marine) fisheries and related services, 2015 include that "The total income in the ocean (marine) fisheries and related services industry in 2015 was R8 996,5 million. The figure represents a percentage increase of 20,8% over the total income reported in 2014 (R7 449,8 million)" and that "The total number of persons employed in the ocean (marine) fisheries and related services industry in 2015 was 15 197. This represents an increase of 7,2% over the number reported in the corresponding survey of 2014 (14 182)."

The Survey was a "pilot survey of the ocean (marine) fisheries and related services industry for the two reference years 2014 and 2015. The surveys aimed to determine the nature and structure of the ocean (marine) fisheries and related services industry. Financial, employment and product information was collected. This information is used in developing plans and policies to grow the industry, stabilise prices, create jobs and promote investment."