Are Durban fish safe to eat?- KZN REPORT (20 MARCH '25)

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This episode of South Africa's only Fishing Podcast covers a range of fishing topics, including recent fishing reports, insights on fish safety, and updates on the Blue Lagoon E. coli ban.
We discuss E. coli contamination, with a personal experience shared by Ray Thompson, who fell ill after exposure at Durban Harbour. Ray tells us about the dangers of fishing in contaminated waters, especially if you have cuts on your body. He also shares that antibiotics were needed for recovery.
With our fishing reports, the weather has impacted fishing conditions, but there have been good catches of snook and some game fish. The show also features insights from seafood experts on the safety of eating fish caught in E. coli-affected waters, assuring listeners that cooking fish at the proper temperature (above 63°C) should eliminate risks.
Lastly, the podcast teases a look into next week's expert discussion on fish living in contaminated waters and shares anticipation for the long weekend fishing opportunities.

Key moments:

00:00 Introduction and what's coming up preview
02:07 Highlighting the National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI)
05:09 South Coast Fishing Report
07:19 Ray Thompson's E. Coli Experience
10:38 Durban Fishing Report
12:57 Freshwater and North Coast Fishing Report
15:41 Is It Safe to Eat the Fish?
20:02 Conclusion and Upcoming Episodes
20 Mar 2025 English South Africa Sports · Leisure

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