Penney, A., (2013). Spatial analysis of Australian and New Zealand historical bottom trawl fishing effort in the Convention Area of the SPRFMO. SPRFMO SC-01-20. 34pp. (PDF)
Horn & Ballara (2013) A descriptive analysis and CPUE from commercial fisheries for ling from 1990 to 2009 – FAR 13 (PDF)
Roberts (2014) PBR assessment for the Campbell Island population of New Zealand sea lions. Final Draft Client Report. 26 p (PDF)
Clemens-Seely, K. (2014). Conservation Services Programme Annual Research Summary 2013-14. DOC: Wellington (PDF)
MPI (2015). Review of Management Controls for Hoki 1 (HOK 1) in 2015 Consultation Document. MPI Discussion Paper No: 2015/19 (PDF)
MPI (2010) Final Advice Paper – Review of Sustainability Measures (01 Dec 2010) – BSK (PDF)
MPI (2010) Final Advice Paper – Review of Sustainability Measures (01 Dec 2010) Vol 1 – BSK (PDF)
MPI (2010) Final Advice Paper – Review of Sustainability Measures (01 Dec 2010) – BSK (PDF)
MPI (2010) Final Advice Paper – Review of Sustainability Measures (01 Dec 2010) – BSK (PDF)
Baker, G.B. Jensz, K., & Sagar, P. (2014). 2013 Aerial survey of Salvin’s albatross at the Bounty Islands. Report prepared for DOC (PDF)
Thompson et al (2013) Common Dolphin Interactions In New Zealand Commercial Trawl Fisheries (PDF)
Hoki, Hake and Ling Trawl Fishery Reassessment 2024
Getting to the Bottom of the Facts on Trawling
As an industry we are open to conversations about where we fish and how. We have already prohibited trawling from 30% of our fisheries waters to protect the seabed. We are also investigating new fishing technology to reduce our impact. Is trawling the terrible thing that some commentators believe it to be? No. But it can be improved. We are working to improve it, with good science as our guide.
New review shows bottom trawling is sustainable (when well-managed)
A review paper from our international group studying the impacts of bottom trawling is finally out in the ICES Journal of Marine Science. This post summarises the current state of bottom trawling sustainability around the world.
Hoki, Hake and Ling Trawl Fishery Surveillance Audit 2023
Net Gains – Ray Hilborn
Eating wild-caught fish is better for the environment and biodiversity than consuming meat or even crops, argues RAY HILBORN.
Chatham Rise orange roughy survey results
A successful acoustic and biological survey programme of the Northwest and Northeast Chatham Rise orange roughy (ORH) spawning stocks was carried out on Sanford’s San Waitaki during a 30-day voyage from mid-June to mid-July.
Minister provides for the co-management of the NZ hoki fishery
During 2022-23, owners of hoki quota have again agreed that the industry will continue to take a conservative approach to the management of this fishery.
In his most recent decision letter, the Minister agreed with this approach, and in recognition of the co-management of the hoki fishery, has provided for the HOK 1 TACC to remain at 110,000 tonnes for the 2022-23 year.
Orange roughy fishery re-certified as sustainable
Deepwater Group praises industry’s science investment, encourages more government research.
New Zealand’s three largest orange roughy fisheries have again exceeded the very high standards required to achieve Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification.
Hoki, Hake and Ling Trawl Fishery Surveillance Audit 2022
Orange Roughy MSC Reassessment (OLD)
Partnering with CSIRO for orange roughy research
Deepwater fisheries quota owners have committed to a five-year scientific research and monitoring programme.
In partnership with Australia’s Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), the programme aims to assess the biomass of selected deepwater fish stocks and to monitor and quantify fisheries interactions with deepwater benthic communities.
Hoki quota owners continue to take conservative approach to fisheries management
During 2021-22, owners of hoki quota have agreed that industry will continue to take a conservative approach to the management of these fisheries. The Minister has set the 2021-22 HOK 1 TACC at 110,000 tonnes (reduced from 115,000).
Ray Hilborn: MPA’s not the answer to ocean biodiversity, sustainability efforts
Republished from SeafoodSource.com.
A global movement to create additional marine protected areas (MPAs) has been steadily gaining traction in recent years, with the initiative picking up milestone victories in the past few months.
In January, newly inaugurated U.S. President Joe Biden signed an executive order committing to a “30 by 30” goal, whereby the United States would designated 30 percent of its land and territorial waters to conservation by the year 2030. The move heightened the potential that MPAs will be used as a tool to tackle climate change.
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Hoki, Hake and Ling Trawl Fishery Surveillance Audit 2021
October round of fisheries decisions
Catch limits will be increased for 26 fisheries and reduced for three fisheries as part of a regular round of reviews designed to ensure ongoing sustainability of fisheries resources.
Seafood industry celebrated at Seafood Sustainability Awards
The big winner at the Seafood Sustainability Awards was a man who has spent almost 20 years working to protect seabirds and marine mammals in the commercial fishing industry.
Fishing and the environment – it shouldn’t be an either/or
This week’s release of the National Plan of Action on seabirds was the result of three years of discussions between industry, eNGOs, Fisheries New Zealand, and the Department of Conservation (DOC).
Orange Roughy Audit 2020
Seafood sustainability improves and meets international standards
BPAs and MPAs – Is There a Difference?
New Zealand’s Benthic Protection Areas (BPAs) are internationally-recognised as a type of Marine Protected Area (MPA). The IUCN recognises seven categories of MPAs and BPAs meet Category VI.
The Squid Fishery and New Zealand Sea Lions
Report on sea-trials of Long Range Acoustic Devices (LRAD) to deter seabirds from risk of trawl net capture
Leaked Risk Profile Reports Show MPI is Effectively Monitoring Fisheries Compliance
Environmental organisations unsure how science works
Fishing industry dismisses claim fishery should not be certified sustainable
IEMRS being slowed down
Commercial fishermen support getting digital monitoring right
Fish stocks on the rise
Another orange roughy success story
The Story of New Zealand Orange Roughy
New Zealand Orange Roughy Gets Top International Sustainability Tick
Marine biodiversity needs more than protection
Rigorous scientific assessment of orange roughy fisheries in final stage
Thompson, F.N. et al. (2015). Reported New Zealand sea lion (Phocarctos hookeri) captures in commercial trawl fisheries, 1991–92 to 2012–13(New Zealand Aquatic Environment and Biodiversity Report 145) (PDF)
Min Guy’s speech to the Seafood New Zealand 2015 Conference
here (PDF)
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MSC Pre-assessment of Orange Roughy
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Three fisheries are preparing to enter into MSC assessment late-2016. Fisheries Improvement Projects are being prepared to work towards this.