Video / NZHeraldWhile fishermen flock to the coast over the holiday period, reports of skinny, pale, and what experts describe as “mushy” snapper indicate not all is well under the sea. Snapper with milky white flesh syndrome (right) and normal fillets (left) picture supplied. At Westhaven Marina, one in five snapper presented at the Kai Ika Project filleting station has mushy flesh. Fishing charter company Offshore Adventures owner Tony Orton holds a snapper fish. But while mushy snapper is edible, they’re not appetising.”

Source: Stuff December 28, 2023 00:11 UTC