Industry launches OpenSeas, a transparency tool profiling the credentials of New Zealand fish

New Zealand’s three largest orange roughy fisheries achieve MSC certification representing around 70% of the orange roughy catch

DWG supports DOC’s Sea Lion Threat Management Plan and makes further suggestions by way of submission

New Zealand hake and ling achieve MSC certification

DWG supports the establishment of three new marine reserves around the sub-Antarctic islands

New Zealand southern blue whiting achieves MSC certification

DWG CEO invited as a member on the Prince of Wales' International Sustainability Unit (Marine Programme)

Industry proposes the development of Benthic Protection Areas to the New Zealand Government. The following year they are enshrined in law after public consultation on proposals

All vessels must follow Environmental Codes of Practice to mitigate environmental interactions and adhere to international best practice

Deepwater Group (DWG) Ltd formed to provide a collective voice for deepwater quota owners

Hoki achieves MSC certification – the first major whitefish fishery in the world to do so