Fisheries 2.0 – Page 3 – New Zealand Sport Fishing Council

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Media. NZ First oppose marlin in the QMS. 25 May 2013

NZ First says it will vigorously oppose any attempts to reclassify the game fish marlin under the Quota Management System. Fisheries spokesperson. NZ First. 25 May 2013.

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News. Congratulations NZ. Our marlin are not for sale. LegaSea. 28 May 2013

Congratulations NZ - marlin are officially not for sale. Newsletter sent to the LegaSea database thanking all those who joined together to save our marlin from commercial exploitation. LegaSea. 28 May 2013.

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Scott Simpson confirms no changes for marlin. 29 May 2013

Scott Simpson, MP for Coromandel confirms there will be no change to the management of striped marlin. The National Government recognises the high value of recreational game fishing for striped marlin. Scott Simpson email. 29 May 2013.

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Article. New Zealanders love their marlin. NZSFC. June 2013

Striped marlin has been a recreational-only species for years yet commercial fishers continue to argue for a regulation change so they can take and sell marlin. The New Zealand Sport Fishing Council is vigorously opposed because past commercial catch had impacted on the availability of fish to members and charter fishers who depend on them. NZSFC. 15 June 2013.

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Marlin Conservation Measure. WCPFC. 15 Dec 2006

As far back as 2006 the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) cautioned that the regional stock assessment for striped marlin in the southwest Pacific indicated consistent declines in abundance. The WCPFC recommended a precautionary management approach, that there be no increases in fishing mortality as any increase is likely to move the stock towards an overfished state. WCPFC. 15 December 2006.

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NSW marlin interactions report. Australia PI. 2006

This 2006 report examines the relationship between commercial and recreational catches of striped marlin off eastern Australia. There is some interesting comments regarding the interaction between the sectors in the marlin fishery and sustainability of the stock. Can we learn anything from their experiences? Primary Industries, Australia. 2006.

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Billfish moratorium. Fish File. Nov 2011

In 1987 the NZSFC successfully negotiated a moratorium to prohibit commercial fishers taking marlin for sale. In return, recreational fishers had to tag and release 50% of the marlin catch for research purposes. NZSFC Fish File. November 2011.

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Media release. Marlin import ban. IGFA. 5 Oct 2012

President Obama signed off on the Billfish Conservation Act, effectively banning the importation of all billfish into mainland USA. Around 30,000 billfish are imported annually. The International Game Fish Association (IGFA) and others championed this legislation. The NZSFC is a member of the IGFA and is pleased with this success. IGFA. 5 October 2012.

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Media release. Marlin off the menu. NZSFC. 6 Oct 2012

The New Zealand Sport Fishing Council urge consumers not to buy marlin products, and to tell retailers and restaurants to take Marlin off the Menu. Marlin has been a recreational-only fishery in NZ since 1988. Anglers are serious about protecting marlin from commercial exploitation. NZSFC. 6 October 2012.

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Marlin workshop minutes. MPI. 23 Nov 2012

Multi-stakeholder workshop to discuss marlin management in NZ and the Pacific. MPI note the stock is approaching an 'overfished state'. Commercial interests want to be able to land marlin that are dead when brought to the boat. NZSFC advocate commercial fishers avoid catching marlin, and that marlin remain a recreational-only species. MPI. 23 November 2012.

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