The New
Zealand seafood industry welcomes the Environmental
Protection Authority’s decision to decline Trans-Tasman
Resources’ (TTR) application to mine the South Taranaki
Bight.
Seafood New Zealand chairman, George Clement
says the decision was the right one given concerns about the
impact of mining activity on New Zealand’s fisheries.
“Our fisheries are an important and valuable resource,
and while we are not against mining, we have valid concerns
about the state and health of the fisheries if mining was to
go ahead,“ says Mr Clement.
“The EPA has
recognised that this is a relatively new industry which has
many uncertainties, and that this was a risk not worth
taking when it came to New Zealand’s marine
environment.
Mr Clement says that the EPA has also
taken into account the existing rights of the seafood
industry and which has sustainably harvested seafood for a
long time.
“Mining is recognised as being
transitory and we are pleased that the EPA has taken a
long-term view over the short term. We applaud their
decision.” ENDS
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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