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Auckland fishery officers vary tactics protecting resources during COVID-19. New Zealand MPI fishery officers are using digital technology to protect the country’s vast fishery resources during Auckland’s COVID-19 restrictions. During […]
Study reveals low carbon footprint of NZ farmed shellfish. A just-released study by sustainability experts thinkstep-anz has found New Zealand-farmed shellfish have among the lowest carbon footprints of all animal […]
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 Zealand updates fish stock rules. Fishing rules for 15 fish stocks around New Zealand have been updated as part of a twice-yearly review. The Minister for Oceans and Fisheries, […]
NZ east Coromandel scallop fishery closed. New Zealand’s east Coromandel scallop fishery has been closed following a request from the Ngāti Hei Trust. The closure covers scallop fishing in an […]
Bonamia testing process for NZ oysters strengthened Biosecurity New Zealand is strengthening its testing processes for the oyster parasite Bonamia ostreae after a review found that human error contributed to incorrectly interpreted […]
NZ investigates black market crayfish ring. New Zealand Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) fishery officers have executed multiple search warrants at properties of people believed to be involved in a […]
NZ consults on catch limits for tarakihi. Fisheries New Zealand is inviting people to have their say on proposed changes to catch limits and settings for tarakihi stocks on New […]
New Zealand consultation on catch limits Fisheries New Zealand is inviting people to have their say on proposed changes to catch limits and other settings across a range of fisheries […]
NZ honorary fishery officers honoured. The New Zealand Ministry for Primary Industries‘ (MPI’s) honorary fishery officers are among the thousands of volunteers being honoured as part of National Volunteers Week, […]
Fall in foodservice demand hits Sandford results. New Zealand’s largest seafood business, Sanford Limited, reports that its 2021 interim results are consistent with its most recent update to the market […]
NZ project extends ocean acidification monitoring network. A joint National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA) and Department of Conservation (DOC) project is extending New Zealand’s ocean acidification monitoring […]
NZ pride in leading the way to eliminate fishing subsidies. Seafood New Zealand, the representative body for the country’s seafood industry, says it is proud that the sector operates without […]
New underwater acoustic recording network to protect marine mammals. A new underwater acoustic recording network being established by Cawthron Institute marine ecologists is opening up a ‘world of information’ about […]
Researchers examine kelp farming’s benefits to the ecosystem. As aquaculture expands off coasts around the globe, Carrie Byron, Ph.D., associate professor in the School of Marine and Environmental Programmes at […]
New collaborative New Zealand aquaculture research project. The Māori aquaculture industry in Waiariki (Bay of Plenty) in New Zealand is set to get a significant boost after the Government announced […]
Innovative new ‘Shellfish Tower’ solution for open ocean farming. A recently published study has shown that an innovative new open ocean aquaculture structure is a promising solution for marine farming of shellfish […]
New Zealand oyster control measures. Awarua Rūnanga and Biosecurity New Zealand are enacting a rāhui and a Controlled Area Notice to help protect the Foveaux Strait oyster fishery from potential […]
Changes to New Zealand catch limits. Fisheries New Zealand has announced changes to catch limits for 14 fish stocks and the introduction of a full year-round closure to harvesting shellfish […]
New Zealand oyster investigation. Biosecurity New Zealand will begin further testing of oysters from Foveaux Strait, near Stewart Island, after 3 wild oysters from a small area in the Strait […]
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