Join the movement to restore our coastal fisheries
LegaSea is a non profit organisation dedicated to restoring the abundance, biodiversity and health of New Zealand’s marine environment.
Success will be achieved with widespread public support and understanding for policy and fisheries management reform, and by minimising the environmental impacts of fishing.
Together we can succeed. Join the team, every person counts. Please sign up here.
Minister’s proposal weakens fisheries law
October 1, 2025
Shane Jones, the Minister for Oceans and Fisheries, wants to change the rules that govern how we manage our fish stocks. On the surface, it sounds fairly tidy – he…
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Reform of fisheries, is licensing next?
Shane Jones, the Minister for Oceans and Fisheries, is pushing fisheries reform. Around 70 percent of New Zealanders also want reform, but their reasons couldn’t be further apart. A majority…
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Have your say about to changes to crayfish management
September 17, 2025
Crayfish populations along the North Island’s east coast are under review. We’ve made it simple for you to add your voice to the process. Use our quick submission form to…
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LegaSea is a group of committed people working together to restore abundance. Our team is a mix of professionals and volunteers. LegaSea is supported by a host of corporate partners and the generosity of thousands of people who care about our marine environment. There is power in numbers, your contribution will make a difference. The tide is turning.