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Discover how the 3B East & South Chatham Rise orange roughy fishery in New Zealand is making strides towards sustainability. Learn about the collaborative efforts, supported by the Transition Assistance Fund grant, to gather crucial data and work towards MSC certification by 2028.

After more than a decade of proactive engagement, bycatch mitigation trials and innovations, and significant industry investment in observer coverage, New Zealand’s largest jack mackerel fishery achieved an impressive milestone for the 2023/24 fishing year: zero captures of protected species. That’s no seabirds, no fur seals, no dolphins.

Stay informed about the latest blue cod fishing regulations in New Zealand. Fisheries New Zealand district manager, Stuart Moore, highlights the importance of following daily limits and size rules to ensure sustainability.

The New Zealand seafood industry is proud to launch OpenSeas, a first of its kind sector-wide information portal.
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