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April 15, 2026
Over time, we can expect fewer fish in the water and a degraded marine environment, impacting generations to come.
April 15, 2026
Removing environmental considerations when setting catch limits benefits the short-term profits for quota shareholders, the people and entities who make money from leasing or owning quota. The costs, however, will be borne by the marine environment, small-scale commercial fishers, the public and future generations.
April 15, 2026
Because fish live in a marine ecosystem. The Minister must consider the impacts of fishing on the marine environment to ensure that commercial fishing doesn’t undermine the health of fish populations or the ecosystems they depend on. A healthy marine environment supports abundant fisheries and our ability to catch fish for now and future generations.
April 15, 2026
Because it will make it easier to increase commercial catch limits without the Minister considering the long-term damage to marine habitats, impacts on other species outside of the Quota Management System, and the health of the wider marine environment.
June 19, 2025
There are three main issues associated with bottom trawling: Destructive – Bottom trawling damages the seafloor and the creatures living on/in it, often leaving long-lasting impacts on the marine ecosystem. Bulk harvesting – Bottom trawling allows for large amounts of fish to be caught during one fishing event. The fish that are caught in the ... Read more.
June 26, 2020
Yes. Rescue Fish advocates immediately moving to an Ecosystem-based Management (EBM) approach to governance. In terms of management, removing mobile bottom contact fishing methods that destroy the seabed and its organisms will be a giant step forward in terms of EBM. However, in any EBM proposal it is important to start with a definition of ... Read more.
August 23, 2018
LegaSea comments LegaSea supports marine reserves where they deliver tangible benefits to the marine resources. Where marine reserves are proposed as a conservation measure for fisheries management we have found, through experience and research, that they do not always deliver the intended benefits. Contrary to current legislation and often in response to inadequate fisheries management, ... Read more.
August 23, 2018
Specific restrictions on commercial fishing apply in many parts of the Bay of Islands. Some restrictions apply only to the southern areas of the Bay, others regulations apply to the whole inner Bay of Islands. A rahui, customary management area, applies in Maunganui Bay, around the sunken wreck the Canterbury and Deep Water Cove in ... Read more.
May 22, 2020
Yes, however, the Rescue Fish policy is focused on managing fish stocks at higher levels and restoring biodiversity so establishing a marine reserve is not the first priority. The Rescue Fish policy proposes that we turn the entire coastline of New Zealand into a Special Management Area. Rules can be made to ban all bottom ... Read more.
May 22, 2020
The ocean sustains life on Earth. Every second breath we take is oxygen produced by phytoplankton. A healthy ocean will help us to maintain our Kiwi way of life for generations to come. The ocean can provide for our social, cultural and economic needs.
