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May 21, 2020
Yes. Under section 8 of the Fisheries Act the Minister of Fisheries has a legal obligation to ensure fish stocks are sufficiently maintained so people can provide for their social, economic and cultural well-being from fishing. That is, to manage fish stocks so Māori customary and recreational fishing interests are provided for, that environmental interests ... Read more.
May 21, 2020
A fishery managed at 50% of its assumed natural size is considered to be a sustainable fish stock. The 50% level is international best practice. The Rescue Fish policy is based on rebuilding depleted fisheries to 50% because when a fish stock is at that level it can provide for economical harvest whilst ensuring productivity ... Read more.
May 21, 2020
169 fish stocks or sub-stocks in the Quota Management System have a scientific assessment. For assessment purposes there are 685 fish stocks or sub-stocks included in the QMS. (A fish stock can be divided into two or more sub-stocks if it is large or if there are differences between areas.) 297 of the 685 stocks ... Read more.
