Sealord proposes changing its Nelson-based operations to seasonal. Sealord has made a further announcement to staff that it is proposing to make its wetfish and by-products factories and fresh fish trawler […]
Sealord consults staff on proposal to close coated factory. Sealord has made the difficult announcement to staff that it is starting consultation on a proposal to close the coated fish factory […]
Sealord committed to 100% fish utilisation. Sealord’s business development team has been full steam ahead developing new products from fish waste. Sealord last year secured over $2 million from the New […]
New Zealand Government advised to halt investments in octopus farming. As legislations that ban octopus farming and the sale of farmed octopus products proceed worldwide, New Zealand is urged to […]
Pathways to sustainable ocean value in the Pacific – exploring cluster development. An exciting new project has kicked off between two blue economy clusters on two different sides of the […]
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 […]