By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - The increase in illegal gillnetting in South Africa's waterways has raised concern amongst environmentalists, prompting the development of a mobile application to report such sightings. Gillnets are usually set vertically and are weighted at the bottom and held up by floats. They often span the entire depth of water and are used to entangle any fish or animal that may encounter them. Gillnets indiscriminately also catch endangered species including juveniles, disrupting the reproductive cycle and reducing the population by preventing new fish from reaching adulthood and reproducing. Senior Marine Scientist at WILDTRUST, Dr Jennifer Olbers explains how these nets also contribute to pollution and eco-system degradation...

Note: To download the app, you can search Survey123 from your relevant App Store, click 'continue without signing in' and scan the QR Code to install the Gillnet Reporting App