Orange Roughy
First MSC Surveillance Audit 2023
New Zealand Orange Roughy Trawl Fisheries
Note, due to a current stock assessment not being available, during the First Surveillance Audit in October 2023, Deepwater Council self-suspended certification for the ORH 3B ESCR fishery, implemented an In Transition to MSC (ITM) and entered the fishery in a Fishery Improvement Plan (FIP) instead. To read the Report of the First Surveillance Audit published on 10 December 2023, click here. You can our track progress against this FIP on the MSC Track a Fishery webpage
In 2016 three New Zealand orange roughy fisheries (ORH 3B East and South Chatham Rise, ORH 3B North West Chatham Rise, and ORH 7A including Westpac Bank) were first certified by MRAG Americas against the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) Fisheries Standard (CR v1.3).
In August 2022 these fisheries were recertified as sustainable. MRAG Americas' Surveillance Report (published 10 December and linked at the bottom of this page) contains the results of the first annual surveillance audit which took place early October 2023. MRAG Americas has determined that ORH 3B NWCR and ORH 7A remain in conformity with the MSC Fishery Standard and should remain certified. Deepwater Council has self-suspended ORH 3B ESCR from the MSC programme until a stock assessment is completed and in the meantime has developed a Fisheries Improvement Plan for this fishery.
Deepwater Council undertakes to make all non-confidential information that is provided to the Conformance Assessment Body publicly available on this webpage to ensure all documents are easily accessible by all participants.
A summary of the key information from these references can be found in the Summary Situation Report click here.
Fisheries Assessment Plenary, May 2023: Stock assessments and Stock Status. Volume 2: Hoki to Redbait. Compiled by the Fisheries Science Team, Fisheries New Zealand, Wellington, New Zealand. Orange Roughy, pp. 861-966. click here
Fisheries Assessment Plenary, May 2022: Stock assessments and Stock Status. Volume 2: Hoki to Redbait. Compiled by the Fisheries Science Team, Fisheries New Zealand, Wellington, New Zealand. Orange Roughy, pp. 835-953. click here
Draft Annual Review Report for Deepwater Fisheries 2021/22. click here
FNZ (2023) Review of sustainability measures for orange roughy ORH 3B for 2023-24 click here
Decision letter - Changes to fisheries sustainability measures for the 2023 October Round click here
ORH 3B signed decision paper Oct 2023 click here
Doonan, I.J., Fu, D, Dunn, M.R. (2015) Harvest control rules for a sustainable orange roughy fishery- Deepsea Research 1 click here
Dunn, M.R.; Anderson, O.F.; Doonan, I.J. (2008). An evaluation of stock status for orange roughy on the east and south Chatham Rise in 2008. click here
PRINCIPLE 1 - SUSTAINABLE FISH STOCKS
"A fishery must be conducted in a manner that does not lead to over-fishing or depletion of the exploited populations and, for those populations that are depleted, the fishery must be conducted in a manner that demonstrably leads to their recovery."
The intent of this principle is to ensure that the productive capacities of the resources are maintained at high levels and are not sacrificed in favour of short-term interests.
Cordue, P.L. (2014). A Management Strategy Evaluation for orange roughy. ISL Client Report prepared for Deepwater Group Ltd. 42 p. https://deepwatergroup.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Cordue-2014-A-Management-Strategy-Evaluation-for-Orange-Roughy.-ISL-Re....pdf
Cordue (2019). Review of the Harvest Control Rule for orange roughy fisheries in New Zealand. ISL client report for DWG, August 2019. 28 p. https://deepwatergroup.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/09-Cordue-2019-HCR-Review-Final.pdf
Cordue. P.L. (2019a). A 2019 stock assessment of ORH 7A including Westpac Bank. FAR 2019-33, September 2019. 45 p. https://fs.fish.govt.nz/Page.aspx?pk=113&dk=24731
Cordue (2021). A 2020 stock assessment update of ORH 3B east and south Chatham Rise. ISL Client Report prepared for Deepwater Group, May 2021. 34 p. https://deepwatergroup.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/ORHescr2020stockassess.pdf
Doonan, I.J., Horn, P.L., Ó Maolagáin, C. and Datta, S. (2018). Age composition of orange roughy from ORH 3B, Chatham Rise, 2016: Mount Muck, Old Plume, Rekohu Plume, and Morgue. FAR 2018-48, November 2018. 15 p. https://fs.fish.govt.nz/Page.aspx?pk=113&dk=24646
Dunn, M.R. & Devine, J.A. (2010). A holistic approach to determining stock structure of orange roughy on the Chatham Rise. New Zealand Fisheries Assessment Report 2010/17. 66p. https://fs.fish.govt.nz/Page.aspx?pk=113&dk=22294
Dunn, M.R. & Forman, J.S. (2011). Hypotheses of spatial stock structure in orange roughy Hoplostethus atlanticus inferred from diet, feeding, condition, and reproductive activity. PLoS ONE, 6(11): e26704. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/51785244_Hypotheses_of_Spatial_Stock_Structure_in_Orange_Roughy_Hoplostethus_atlanticus_Inferred_from_Diet_Feeding_Condition_and_Reproductive_Activity
Dunn, M. R. and Doonan, I.J. (2018). Assessment of the Chatham Rise orange roughy stocks for 2017. FAR 2018-59, December 2018. 60.p. https://fs.fish.govt.nz/Page.aspx?pk=113&dk=24657
FNZ (2018). Review of Sustainability Measures for the October 2018/19 Fishing Year. August 2018. Orange Roughy, pp. 79-98. https://www.fisheries.govt.nz/dmsdocument/30810-review-of-sustainability-measures-for-1-october-2018-final-decision-document
FNZ (2019). Review of Sustainability Measures for Orange Roughy (ORH 3B) for 2019/20. Fisheries New Zealand Discussion Paper No: 2019/09. 11 p. https://www.mpi.govt.nz/dmsdocument/35157-review-of-sustainability-measures-for-orange-roughy-orh-3b-for-201920
FNZ (2019a). Review of Sustainability Measures for Orange Roughy (ORH 7A) for 2019/20. Fisheries New Zealand Discussion Paper No: 2019/08. 11 p. https://www.mpi.govt.nz/dmsdocument/35166-review-of-sustainability-measures-for-orange-roughy-orh-7a-for-201920
FNZ (2020). Medium-Term Research Plan for Deepwater Fisheries 2020/21 to 2024/25. Fisheries New Zealand Information Paper No: 2020/01. 21 p. https://www.mpi.govt.nz/dmsdocument/21746-medium-term-research-plan-for-deepwater-fisheries
FNZ (2020a). Review of Sustainability Measures for selected stocks for 1 October 2020. Fisheries New Zealand Decision Paper. July 2020. 283 p. https://www.mpi.govt.nz/dmsdocument/41964-Review-of-Sustainability-Measures-for-selected-stocks-for-1-October-2020-Fisheries-New-Zealand-Decision-Paper
FNZ (2020b). September 2020 Sustainability Round: Submissions Received 1. https://www.mpi.govt.nz/dmsdocument/41970-Review-of-Sustainability-Measures-for-selected-stocks-for-October-2020-Public-submissions-received-on-discussion-documents-Part-1
FNZ (2020c). September 2020 Sustainability Round: Submissions Received 2. https://www.mpi.govt.nz/dmsdocument/41973-Review-of-Sustainability-Measures-for-selected-stocks-for-October-2020-Public-submissions-received-on-discussion-documents-Part-2
FNZ (2020d). September 2020 Sustainability Round: Submissions Received 3. https://www.mpi.govt.nz/dmsdocument/41976-Review-of-Sustainability-Measures-for-selected-stocks-for-October-2020-Public-submissions-received-on-discussion-documents-Part-3
FNZ (2021). Fisheries Assessment Plenary, May 2021: Stock assessments and Stock Status. Volume 2: Hoki to Redbait. Compiled by the Fisheries Science Team, Fisheries New Zealand, Wellington, New Zealand. Orange Roughy, pp. 821-932. https://www.mpi.govt.nz/dmsdocument/45370-Fisheries-Assessment-Plenary-May-2021-Stock-Assessments-and-Stock-Status-Volume-2-Hoki-to-Redbait
FNZ (2022) Fisheries Assessment Plenary, May 2022: Stock assessments and Stock Status. Volume 2: Hoki to Redbait. Compiled by the Fisheries Science Team, Fisheries New Zealand, Wellington, New Zealand. Orange Roughy, pp. 835-953. https://www.mpi.govt.nz/dmsdocument/51736/direct#page=209
FNZ (2023) Fisheries Assessment Plenary, May 2023: Stock assessments and Stock Status. Volume 2: Hoki to Redbait. Compiled by the Fisheries Science Team, Fisheries New Zealand, Wellington, New Zealand. Orange Roughy, pp. 861-966. https://www.mpi.govt.nz/dmsdocument/57253-Fisheries-Assessment-Plenary-May-2023-Stock-Assessments-and-Stock-Status-Volume-2-Horse-mussel-to-Red-crab#page=221
MPI (2008). Harvest Strategy Standard for New Zealand Fisheries. Ministry for Primary Industries. 25 p. https://www.mpi.govt.nz/dmsdocument/728-harvest-strategy-standard-for-new-zealand-fisheries
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MPI (2016). Fisheries Assessment Plenary, May 2016: stock assessments and stock status. Volume 2. Compiled by the Fisheries Science Group, Ministry for Primary Industries, Wellington, New Zealand. 1556 p.
Reeve, V. (2014). Letter from Vicky Reeve to MRAG Americas recognising the agreed harvest control rule. https://deepwatergroup.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/MPI_2014_Support-for-Harvest-Control-Rule.pdf
Ryan, T. and Tilney, R. (2017). Biomass surveys of orange roughy spawning aggregations in ORH3B NWCR and ESCR management sub-areas in June-July 2016 using a net attached acoustic optical system. Final Report to Deepwater Group Ltd, New Zealand. 67 p. https://deepwatergroup.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Ryan-Tilney-2017.-Biomass-Estimation-of-ORH-3B-Orange-Roughy-in-NWCR-and-ESCR-June-July-2016.pdf
Ryan, T., Tilney, R., Cordue, P. and Downie, R. (2019). South-west Challenger Plateau Trawl and Acoustic Biomass Survey June/July 2018. Draft FAR, August 2019. 66 p. https://deepwatergroup.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Ryan-et-al-2019-ORH7A-Trawl-Acoustic-Biomass-Survey-2018-Draft-FAR-080819.pdf
Ryan, T. and Tilney, R. (2021). Acoustic Biomass Surveys of Orange Roughy in ORH 3B North Chatham Rise. Survey Program. Presentation to Deep Water Working Group, 25/05/21. 15 p. https://deepwatergroup.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Ryan-Tilney-2021.-Voyage-Programme-Presentation-ORH-3B_biomass-Surveys.pdf
Ryan, T. and Tilney, R. (2021a). Acoustic Biomass Surveys of Orange Roughy and benthic biodiversity camera trials in ORH 3B North Chatham Rise. Voyage Program. Report prepared for Deepwater Group and Fisheries New Zealand. 20 p. https://deepwatergroup.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Ryan-Tilney-2021a.-Voyage-Program-Report-ORH3B-Biomass-Surveys.pdf
PRINCIPLE 2 - MINIMAL IMPACTS ON THE ENVIRONMENT
"Fishing operations should allow for the maintenance of the structure, productivity, function and diversity of the ecosystem (including habitat and associated dependent and ecologically related species) on which the fishery depends."
The intent of this principle is to encourage the management of fisheries from an ecosystem perspective under a system designed to restrain the impacts of the fishery on the ecosystem.
Baird, S.J. and Mules, R. (2021). Extent of bottom contact by commercial trawling and dredging in New Zealand waters, 1989–90 to 2018–19. Draft New Zealand Aquatic Environment and Biodiversity Report No. 260. 161 p. https://www.mpi.govt.nz/dmsdocument/45028-AEBR-260-Extent-of-bottom-contact-by-commercial-trawling-and-dredging-in-New-Zealand-waters-198990-to-201819
Baker, B., Jensz, K. (2019). 2018 aerial survey of Salvin's albatross at the Bounty Islands. Final report to the Conservation Services Programme, Department of Conservation. Latitude 42, Australia. 11 p. https://www.doc.govt.nz/our-work/conservation-services-programme/csp-reports/201819/salvins-albatross-bounty-islands-population-project/
Baker, C.S., Boren, L., Childerhouse, S., Constantine, R., van Helden, A., Lundquist, D., Rayment W., Rolfe, J.R. (2019). Conservation status of New Zealand marine mammals, 2019. New Zealand Threat Classification Series 29. 18 p. https://www.doc.govt.nz/globalassets/documents/science-and-technical/nztcs29entire.pdf
Burgin, D., and Ray, S. 2022. Flesh-footed shearwater population monitoring and estimates: 2021/22 season. POP2021-04 final report prepared by Wildlife Management International Limited for the Department of Conservation, Wellington. 24p. https://www.doc.govt.nz/globalassets/documents/conservation/marine-and-coastal/marine-conservation-services/reports/202122-annual-plan/pop2021-04-flesh-footed-shearwater-monitoring-ohinau-and-lady-alice-islands-2021-22-final-report.pdf
Burgin, D. & Lamb, S. 2022. Toanui/flesh-footed shearwater (Ardenna carneipes) population estimate for Titi Island, Marlborough Sounds: January 2022. POP2021-04 final report prepared by Wildlife Management International Limited for Department of Conservation, Wellington. 23p. https://www.doc.govt.nz/globalassets/documents/conservation/marine-and-coastal/marine-conservation-services/reports/202122-annual-plan/pop2021-04-flesh-footed-shearwater-monitoring-titi-island-2021-22-final-report.pdf.pdf
DOC (2017). New Zealand sea lion/rāpoka Threat Management Plan 2017 – 2022. 17 p. https://www.doc.govt.nz/globalassets/documents/conservation/native-animals/marine-mammals/nz-sea-lion-tmp/nz-sea-lion-threat-management-plan.pdf
Cleal, J. (2019). Deepwater Group Environmental Liaison Officer (ELO) Report 2018/19. 10 p. https://deepwatergroup.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Cleal-2019-ELO-Report-2018-19.pdf
Cleal, J. (2020). Deepwater Group Environmental Liaison Officer (ELO) Report for the 2019-20 Fishing Year. 7 p. https://deepwatergroup.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Cleal-2020-ELO-Report-2019-20.pdf
Cleal, J. (2021). Deepwater Group Environmental Liaison Officer (ELO) Report for the 2020-21 Fishing Year. 7 p. https://deepwatergroup.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Cleal-2021-Environmental-Liaison-Officer-Report-prepared-for-Deepwater-Group-December-2021.pdf
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Finucci, B., Edwards, C.T.T., Anderson, O.F. and Ballara, S.L. (2019). Fish and invertebrate bycatch in New Zealand deepwater fisheries from 1990-91 to 2016-17. New Zealand Aquatic Environment and Biodiversity report No. 210. 77 p. https://www.mpi.govt.nz/dmsdocument/34323-AEBR-210-Fish-and-invertebrate-bycatch-in-New-Zealand-deepwater-fisheries-from-199091-until-201617
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PRINCIPLE 3 - EFFECTIVE FISHERIES MANAGEMENT
"The fishery is subject to an effective management system that respects local, national and international laws and standards and incorporates institutional and operational frameworks that require the use of the resource to be responsible and sustainable."
The intent of this principle is to ensure that there is an institutional and operational framework for implementing Principles 1 and 2, appropriate to the size and scare of the fishery.
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FNZ (2022e) Summary of proposed amendments to fisheries regulations https://www.mpi.govt.nz/dmsdocument/49321-Proposed-technical-amendments-to-fisheries-regulations-Discussion-document
FNZ (2022f). Aquatic Environment and Biodiversity Annual Review 2021. Compiled by the Aquatic Environment Team, Fisheries Science and Information, Fisheries New Zealand, Wellington New Zealand. 779 p. https://www.mpi.govt.nz/dmsdocument/51472-Aquatic-Environment-and-Biodiversity-Annual-Review-AEBAR-2021-A-summary-of-environmental-interactions-between-the-seafood-sector-and-the-aquatic-environment
Helson, J., Leslie, S., Clement, G., Wells, R. and Wood, R. (2010). Private rights, public benefits: Industry-driven seabed protection. Marine Policy 34, 557–566. https://deepwatergroup.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Helson-et-al-2010-Private-Rights-Public-Benefits-Industry-driven-seabed-protection.pdf
IQANZ (2018). Deepwater Fisheries Management Independent Quality Assurance Review Report. Prepared for Ministry for Primary Industries by Independent Quality Assurance New Zealand (IQANZ). 13 p. https://www.mpi.govt.nz/dmsdocument/27609-Ministry-for-Primary-Industries-Deepwater-Fisheries-Management-Independent-Quality-Assurance-review-report-31-January-2018-signed
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MFish (2011). Research and Science Information Standard for New Zealand Fisheries. Ministry of Fisheries, April 2011. 31 p. https://fs.fish.govt.nz/NR/rdonlyres/D1158D67-505F-4B9D-9A87-13E5DE0A3ABC/0/ResearchandScienceInformationStandard2011.pdf
Surveillance Report
MRAG Americas' MSC first Annual Surveillance Report will be uploaded here when available.