by F&O NEWS DESK | Jun 20, 2023 | News
A local fishing company, along with its skipper and first mate, faced heft fines totalling $69,750 for their failure to assess and report coral caught in their net during bottom trawling operations in the South Pacific’s high seas. The sentencing took place at the...
by F&O NEWS DESK | Jun 12, 2023 | Book reviews, Editor's pick
Pick of the month Great Stories of New Zealand ConservationAlan FroggattWhite Cloud Books, Upstart Press$39.99 In the fight against preserving Aotearoa’s extraordinary wildlife, there are both villains and heroes, and Alan Froggatt’s latest book celebrates those who...
by F&O NEWS DESK | Jun 12, 2023 | Archive, Editor's pick
In our latest issue, we delve deep into the risks and impacts posed by wilding pines, shedding light on this pressing issue that calls for collective awareness and decisive measures. In the untamed expanse of New Zealand grows a silent intruder that is slowly...
by F&O NEWS DESK | Jun 2, 2023 | News
Boaties and anglers are being urged to clean their anchors and fishing gears to reduce the risk of introducing or spreading exotic seaweeds. This comes after a small clump of suspected Caulerpa brachypus was spotted on a beach in the Bay of Islands. John Walsh,...
by F&O NEWS DESK | Jun 2, 2023 | News
Te Papa in Wellington is currently hosting an exhibition featuring the crustacean celebrities of Aotearoa. The captivating display aims to educate and engage visitors about the diverse range of crustaceans found in New Zealand’s waters. NIWA scientists Rachael Peart...
