A fresh voice for recreational fishers
Friday 21 February 2020
Co-operation rather than condemnation is the byword for a recreational fishing group gaining traction in the South Island.
Paua poachers slammed by industry
Friday 14 February 2020
The Paua Industry Council (PIC) has praised the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) for a sting operation that uncovered an illegal paua operation.
Hard-hit rock lobster fishery looks for relief
Friday 14 February 2020
A request by the New Zealand Rock Lobster Industry Council for approval to carry over uncaught quota into the next fishing year is being considered...
Industry committed to a no-harm seabird policy
Friday 7 February 2020
The seafood sector is supporting a National Plan of Action to protect seabirds.
World's fish stocks healthy and abundant, says...
Friday 31 January 2020
Global reported fisheries catches are in good shape – the world is not going to run out of fish.
Whopper forecast for seafood exports
Friday 24 January 2020
Seafood annual export earnings are expected to crack the $2 billion mark this year.
Commercial fishers agree to close ocean off...
Friday 20 December 2019
The commercial fishing industry will again support the closure of 237 square kilometres of ocean off Hawke’s Bay this summer.
Gathering ban could thwart giant kelp...
Friday 20 December 2019
Giant kelp (Macrocystis pyrifera) is the fastest growing and most prolific of all plant species found on Earth.