a few days ago the fisheries minister of New Zealand significantly cut the allowable catch of many of New Zealands native fish. They are managed by the quota management system that from the sounds of it, was based on some pretty shady science in the begining – influenced by the fishing companies.
He basically said, i need to make this move because otherwise the whole sustainability of the industry will be in jeopardy.
Orange roughy are long-lived and have a maximum age of 120-130 years. They do not mature until they are around 30 years old.
its lovely to hear some good news for a change, and some politicians talking some sense.
one fishing company is suing for lost revenue, and another is suing because the cuts aren’t big enough to ensure long term stocks and revenue.
how fitting
[...] Seaweed, Sand & Sunsets wrote an interesting post today onHere’s a quick excerpt … a few days ago the fisheries minister of New Zealand significantly cut the allowable catch of many of New Zealands native fish…. … one fishing company is suing for lost revenue, and another is suing because the cuts aren’t…They are managed by the quota management system that from the sounds of it, was based on some pretty shady science in the begining – influenced by the fishing companies…. [...]