Marine Conservation
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Humpback whale dies after being caught in rope
A humpback whale has died after becoming caught in a cray pot rope off the Northland coast.
The d...
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Public response surges as fishing community pushes back, with marlin decision expected this week
More than 22,000 submissions lodged as debate over proposed fisheries changes intensifies
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Two North Island harbours cleared of Mediterranean fanworm after long-running checks
Whangapoua and Mangōnui reach five years of clean surveys after early detection and steady follow-up...
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Biosecurity New Zealand & Burnsco: Protect our Paradise
Burnsco is on-board with the Protect Our Paradise campaign.
Protect Our Paradise is connecting boat...
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$600k partnership lays groundwork to restore endangered black petrels across North Island
The BNZ Foundation has announced a $600,000 partnership with Live Ocean Foundation aimed at protecti...
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Kaipara leader urges Kai Iwi Lakes closure to protect against gold clam threat
Kaipara leader Ric Parore is calling for Kai Iwi Lakes to be closed to boating before Christmas as t...
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Fish thought to be lost from Auckland’s wetlands found after decade of searching
A native freshwater fish thought to be lost from Auckland's wetlands has resurfaced after more than ...
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One Ocean Protest opens the door to urgent public submissions
Productive talks with the Minister lead to a fast-tracked consultation window on marlin and reef-fis...
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Shane Jones speaks to Northland sport fishers about Marlin, but avoids Hauraki Gulf concerns
Jones fronts Northland clubs
Minister of Oceans and Fisheries Shane Jones met Northland sport fishi...
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FNZ proposes continued exemption for returning spiny dogfish at sea
A new Fisheries New Zealand review supports keeping the rule allowing fishers to return spiny dogfis...
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Rare blue whale sighting in Akaroa Harbour (Whale video + Audio interview)
A blue whale has been spotted in Akaroa Harbour for the first time in several years.
Passengers o...
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Yamaha powers shark research
Cruising up and down the New Zealand coastline, Dr Riley Elliott aboard his Yamaha-powered Extreme 7...
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Our ocean, Our asset: why possible UN rules must work for real kiwis
Most weekends, it’s the same scene around the country. Mum and Dad launch the tinny, the rods are lo...
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Antifouling: Time to clear the decks on regulatory delay
Chris Galbraith Chair of NZMOA warns of rapid barnacle growth and call for urgent access to safer, m...
Mediterranean Fanworm found on vessels in Wellington / top of the South Island
A recent survey conducted by the Greater Wellington Regional Council and the Top of the South Marine...
Iongairo: Mapping the seafloor to protect Canterbury’s marine life
Most Kiwi boaters are considerate of New Zealand's marine environments. A healthy marine environment...
Great white shark makes cameo appearance
A team reviewing underwater footage in Fiordland were amazed to find a great white shark eyeballing ...
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The Future of Underwater Exploration: U-Boat Worx Unveils High-Performance Super Sub
Experience unparalleled speed and luxury beneath the waves with U-Boat Worx's all-electric Super Sub...
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Kaikōura pāua poachers caught, community zero tolerance for illegal fishing
In a significant enforcement action this week, Fisheries New Zealand officers and police collaborate...
Introducing Vitamin Sea – a new series exploring how our connection with the ocean shapes marine con...
Introducing Vitamin Sea – a new series exploring how our connection with the ocean shapes marine con...
The return of Bladerunner the humpback and Split Fin the killer whale – a cautionary tale about seaf...
The return of Bladerunner the humpback and Split Fin the killer whale – a cautionary tale about seaf...
Drone fishing in South Africa is a danger to sharks and may be unfair to other fishers – study
Drone fishing in South Africa is a danger to sharks and may be unfair to other fishers – study
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