hoki Archive

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    Fish industry uses net to catch hoki criticism



    To the surprise of conservationists, in 2001 the New Zealand hoki fishery was recognised as a sustainably managed fishery by the Marine Stewardship Council. Yet conservationists have continually raised concerns over how the fishery could possibly be sustainable when bycatch rates of NZ fur seals and seabirds are so high and the bottom trawling equipment [...] read more
    December 12, 2009 10:05 am - 9 Comments
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    Vote for a sustainable ocean: buy the best fish



    Forest and Bird has issued an update of its popular, and very useful, Best Fish Guide. The guide takes into account the state of fish stocks, the amount of seabird, marine mammal and non-target fish bycatch, the damage done to marine habitats and other ecological effects caused by the fishing to decide on its rating. It’s a [...] read more
    November 3, 2009 10:02 am - 9 Comments