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The overfishing crisis: New Zealand's marine dilemma
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In this episode we navigate New Zealand's troubled fishing waters with Sam Woolford from LegaSea. Sam gives us a harrowing look at the devastating impact of commercial bottom trawling on marine life, the alarming loss of species and benthic environment destruction contributing to this crisis. In particular we take a hard look at the issue of overfishing and the use of destructive fishing techniques in the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park.
Whilst we need to put pressure on the Ministry for Primary Industries to prioritise more than just exports, we need to take individual responsibility. The concept of kaitiakitanga, or responsible stewardship, urges everyone to play their part in preserving the future of fishing in New Zealand. Will you join us in this fight?
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