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LegaSea is a non profit organisation dedicated to restoring the abundance, biodiversity and health of New Zealand’s marine environment.
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LegaSea newsletter #168 – Blue Cod – King of the South
July 3, 2025
It’s that time again. Fisheries NZ has just dropped proposals to change catch limits for 35 different fish stocks around the country, with two more review papers expected by the…
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Blue Cod: (The King of the South) is getting absolutely munted.
July 1, 2025
Blue cod isn’t just another fish. It’s the fish of the South, as iconic to the lower half of the country as snapper is to the north. It’s the one…
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How much do we catch?
June 30, 2025
“We don’t know what the recreational fishing sector is taking.” — Some guy on Facebook. It’s a comment we see usually from people trying to deflect the conversation away from…
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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.