World Without Fish? Industrial over-fishing in New Zealand and abroad
Summary of action points from the seminar
Note this is a summary – not all suggestions were supported by all speakers. For details of each
speaker’s suggestions check out the PowerPoints below)
When you buy seafood, ask what species it is.
Avoid the red species listed on Forest & Bird's Best Fish Guide
Avoid the species listed on Greenpeace's Red Fish List
Ask your supermarket to stop stocking bottom-trawled species such as Orange Roughy, Ling and Hoki
The choices you make can make a difference. Some supermarkets in Europe and the USA have
stopped stocking unsustainably caught species in response to consumer pressure.
Do some research and speak up. Write to Minister of Conservation Kate Williamson and Minister of Fisheries Phil Heatley, and ask them to:
Set cautious catch limits
Reduce bycatch
Create more marine reserves
Improve seafood labelling
Or write a letter to the editor or your local MP.
Obey the rules when fishing – whether customary, recreational or commercial – and
call the Fisheries Hotline if you see potential infringements: 0800 4 POACHER
Don’t believe everything you read or hear about New Zealand fisheries, positive or negative. Be sceptical and apply the scientific method …
Audio of the three presentations