Top Santer Seabream Fishing Countries

The Santer seabream (Cheimerius nufar), also known as the "Santer" or "North African seabream," is a demersal fish species found primarily in the western Indian Ocean and along the eastern coast of Africa, from the Red Sea and Persian Gulf down to South Africa. Characterized by its silvery body and pinkish hues, the Santer seabream is a valued catch for both commercial and artisanal fisheries due to its firm, white flesh and popularity in local cuisines. The top countries engaged in Santer seabream fishing include South Africa, Mozambique, Tanzania, and Oman, where the species is targeted using handlines, longlines, and bottom trawls. These nations have developed robust fishing industries around this species, with South Africa in particular leading in both catch volume and export. The sustainability of Santer seabream stocks is a growing concern, prompting some countries to implement management measures such as size limits and seasonal closures to preserve this important resource.

Data from FAO. 2025. Global Capture Production. In: Fisheries and Aquaculture.