![](https://fishfocus.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Fish-Focus-Banner.jpg")
New Zealand foreign fishing crew cap removed. Starting 2 December 2024, seafood operators in New Zealand will no longer need an allocation to bring in fishing crew from overseas. The […]
Natural Balance joins Friend of the Sea Certification for a green and healthy future. Natural Balance Limited, a pioneering company in bioscience and technology, has made a significant stride towards sustainability […]
Deep-sea ecosystems facing ongoing destruction, a s global community commits to biodiversity protection in Cali, Colombia. The latest CBD Conference of the Parties (COP16) in Cali, Colombia, marks twenty years […]
New Zealand fishery celebrates year of zero bycatch of protected species. Fishing industry body Seafood New Zealand says its is delighted that fishers working in Aotearoa’s jack mackerel 7 fishery […]
NZ fish consumption survey. People in the Wairoa region of New Zealand are being asked to complete a tuna consumption survey so that food safety researchers better understand the potential […]
New vessel to study undersea in the Hauraki Gulf. NIWA’s new research vessel, Kaharoa II, will be in the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park/ Ko te Pataka kai o Tīkapa Moana Te Moananui-ā-Toi […]
Commercial-scale production of kingfish in NZ. Commercial-scale production of kingfish – a high-value, white-fleshed finfish to complement salmon – is now a reality in New Zealand. The kingfish are grown […]
Unprecedented ocean change may impact key NZ fisheries. NIWA scientists have seen substantial changes in the ocean to the east of New Zealand, with possible impacts for important fisheries. Since […]
New study on NZ habitats most vulnerable to Gold Clam invasion. A new study has modelled which habitats in Aotearoa New Zealand might be most vulnerable to Gold Clam invasion in the […]
NZ rules to protect seabirds from fisheries. Fisheries New Zealand is bringing in new rules that will significantly reduce the risk of seabirds, including critically threatened albatrosses, being caught accidentally […]
Antarctica likely a carbon storage powerhouse. Antarctica is probably storing much more carbon than previously thought, according to NIWA. Two rare surveys were conducted by the National Institute of Water […]
Temporary fishing closure proposals for Hauraki Gulf in NZ. Fisheries New Zealand is inviting feedback on applications from iwi for temporary fishing closures across 3 separate areas within the Hauraki […]
Urchinomics appoints Maru Samuels as its new in-country lead for New Zealand. Urchinomics, the pioneering venture in urchin ranching and kelp restoration, is delighted to announce the appointment of Maru […]
New project to breed super snapper A new project in New Zealand to breed ‘super’ snapper that are more resistant to disease, grow faster, and can thrive in warmer water […]
Salmon products recalled due to possible presence of listeria. New Zealand Food Safety is supporting food company Matakana Smokehouse in its recall of a specific batch of two of its […]
Large number of new marine species found on research voyage. Scientists on an expedition to the underexplored Bounty Trough off New Zealand have discovered around 100 new and potentially new […]
Have your say on proposals to help address kina barrens. Fisheries New Zealand is seeking feedback on two proposed measures to help address kina barrens and rebalance local ecosystems. The […]
Bold endeavours – salmon farming in the open ocean. Nine years ago, New Zealand King Salmon (NZKS) started the resource consent and consultation process for its Blue Endeavour open ocean […]
New Zealand Biosecurity Awards finalists keeping New Zealand safe from pests and diseases. The New Zealand Biosecurity Awards finalists have been announced and highlight the inspiring and diverse biosecurity activities that […]
New Zealand threatens to undermine global biodiversity commitments. Government U-turn on protection of vulnerable ocean life. New Zealand looks set to abandon a proposal to improve ocean protection in the […]
Fish Focus is an online communications, marketing, news and information platform offering a wide range of services for the seafood sector covering all aspects of aquaculture, commercial fishing, seafood processing and the route to market. Follow us on social media platforms for Fish Focus, Aquaculture Focus and Seafood Focus.
