A governance group protecting marine species in Fiordland say current levels of fishing in the area are unsustainable, and key fish stocks now require rebuilding. Photo: Stephen Jacquiery / LDROver the past two years, the Fiordland Marine Guardians have been engaging with recreational fishers, charter vessels, and iwi over the state of fisheries. Fiordland Marine Guardians chair Rebecca McLeod said the crux of the issue was that more fish were being taken from parts of Fiordland than was sustainable. "The scary thing about down in Fiordland is that those fiords have just been cleared out, pretty much," he said. Photo: Supplied / Gavin TaylesFiordland Marine Guardians representatives are appointed by the minister for the environment.

Source: Otago Daily Times December 21, 2021 05:31 UTC