NZ invests in research on invasive marine species. The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) is investing in research to advance treatment options for invasive marine pests and support growth of […]
NZ seeks feedback on changes to high seas fishing rules. The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) is seeking feedback on proposals to improve New Zealand’s rules for fishing in international […]
NZ annual flatfish net restrictions set to start. Annual closures to set netting for flatfish within various Canterbury harbours in New Zealand will take effect on October 1st. The closures, […]
New design aims to avoid runaway floats in mussel farming. A New Zealand company has begun a one-year research trial aimed at reducing the number of mussel floats that get […]
Algae farming in New Zealand has huge potential. Spirulina farming. Spirulina farming (a type of freshwater algae) could form the backbone of a new primary industries sector worth more than […]
Startling results from NZ mussel breeding programme. Nelson-based Greenshell mussel company SPATnz is publicly releasing the startling results of its multi-year breeding programme developed in partnership with Sanford, the Ministry […]
Zero tolerance for fishing in NZ closed areas. New Zealand’s Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) says zero tolerance will be given to people who fish in areas that have been […]
Massive illegal haul of flounder and oysters shocks NZ fishery officers. The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) in New Zealand says it is “disappointed” by the scale of an illegal […]