marine Archive

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    Fish industry uses net to catch hoki criticism - by frog



    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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    A blast from the coastal past - by frog



    Guess the author of this quote: “…How much coastline and seafront must be sacrificed forever before we learn that, in issues of profit versus the environment, environment must win? There can be no alternative.” read more
    October 10, 2009 11:00 am - 13 Comments
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    The world’s most diverse seabird community needs you - by frog



    If ever there was an opportunity to protect a marine environment abundant in unique species, a growing tourism interest, and with minimal impact on fishing interests, this is it. The Subantarctic region is recognised as being of international significance. While the islands themselves enjoy considerable protection as nature reserves, little of the marine area surrounding [...] read more
    July 9, 2009 2:00 pm - 3 Comments
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    Battered Jellyfish and Chips? - by frog



    This week, the Fishing Industry announced it was seeking Marine Stewardship Council certification for five NZ fisheries. The Government endorsed the move, saying the “eco-label will be further endorsement of New Zealand’s careful fisheries management”. The Greens would love all of NZ’s fisheries to be MSC-certified, if only the “careful fisheries management” was a true [...] read more
    May 9, 2009 12:09 pm - 8 Comments
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    It’s Seaweek! - by frog



    This week is Seaweek – when we both celebrate our ocean diversity and, hopefully, get serious about the immense threats that persist. In the sub-Antarctic islands we have a large marine reserve with amazing endemic species like Campbell Island teal (the world’s rarest duck) and Hooker’s Sealions. Dozens if not hundreds of the latter are [...] read more
    March 2, 2009 9:46 am - No Comments