Changing tides: alternative views and the future of fisheries
NZ’s seafood industry faces risks from overfishing, climate change, and market shifts, prompting critical reassessment of sustainability and economic strategies.
What’s at stake: The future of New Zealand’s seafood industry hinges on balancing economic viability with sustainable fishing practices amid challenges such as overfishing, climate change, and market pressures.
Background: New Zealand’s seafood industry, a major economic contributor, faces threats from overfishing, climate change, and industry consolidation, while grappling with government policy shifts and international commitments to sustainable fisheries management.
Key Players: Shane Jones, Richard O’Driscoll, Sanford, Moana New Zealand, LegaSea, Seafood NZ, New Zealand Sport Fishing Council, Te Uri o Hikihiki, Steve Tarrant.
The future of New Zealand’s seafood industry is uncertain.
Wild fish stocks are under constant strain, with multiple stocks at risk of collapse. Marine ecosystems are seeing drastic changes due to overfishing and climate change. Major players such as Sanford and Moana New Zealand continue to grow
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What’s at stake: The future of New Zealand’s seafood industry hinges on balancing economic viability with sustainable fishing practices amid challenges such as overfishing, climate change, and market pressures.
Background: New Zealand’s seafood industry, a major economic contributor, faces threats from overfishing, climate change, and industry consolidation, while grappling with government policy shifts and international commitments to sustainable fisheries management.
Key Players: Shane Jones, Richard O’Driscoll, Sanford, Moana New Zealand, LegaSea, Seafood NZ, New Zealand Sport Fishing Council, Te Uri o Hikihiki, Steve Tarrant.
