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Better process called for in marine conservation
June 2, 2016
Better process called for in marine
conservation
The
Seafood Industry supports marine conservation but the
Kermadec Ocean Sanctuary Bill is simplistic.
Appearing before the Local Government and Environment Select Committee today, the industry called for a more sophisticated process of evaluating marine conservation needs, the management responses available and properly acknowledging existing and future rights.
There is already a high degree of marine conservation within the proposed area through a no-take marine reserve, full protection of the seabed through Benthic Protection Areas and sustainable commercial catches for fisheries operating in the area.
The question of what additional conservation measures might be necessary should be identified and developed through a policy process that identifies what risks human activities might pose to the marine environment.
That approach didn’t happen with this Bill, which was developed without consultation with affected parties, the committee was told.
As well as Seafood New Zealand, Aotearoa Fisheries Ltd, the Rock Lobster Industry Council, Fisheries Inshore New Zealand, Te Ohu Kaimoana, the Fishing Industry Association and Paua Industry Council made submissions to the Committee.
The Seafood New Zealand submission can be found on the link below.
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Seafood New Zealand
Seafood New Zealand’s primarily focus is deepwater and inshore wild capture fisheries, but works closely with other sectors to ensure a thriving and sustainable seafood sector that is valued by New Zealanders and our trading partners.
New Zealand's seafood industry plays a key role in the country's economy, contributing around $2 billion in export earnings and employing more than 16,500 people, who provide New Zealand and the world with high quality, nutritious and great tasting seafood.
The seafood industry is committed to providing high quality careers in local communities through our sustainable and innovative provision of safe seafood.
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