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HMS Fisheries Plan 2017
Introduction
On July 4th 2017 the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) issued a discussion paper – National Fisheries Plan for Highly Migratory Species. MPI asked for submissions.
Submission deadline was 4 August, 2017.
Submission
On August 4th the New Zealand Sport Fishing Council submitted a response in support of the Fisheries Plan, some of its objectives and highlighting the need to keep the recreational-only status of marlin.
An issue that remains unresolved is the potential conflict between game fishers and purse seiners around access to schools of skipjack tuna. The New Zealand Sport Fishing Council urge MPI to work with everyone to try and find a solution.
The Council is also concerned about the amount of small forage fish being removed by purse seine vessels in the Bay of Plenty and East Northland. There is not a good understanding of how purse fishing affects feeding patterns and distribution of Highly Migratory Species, and the unknown effects on seabirds, their young and survival rates.
The Council submitted that important forage species must not be depleted by commercial fishing.
Relevant information
2017
Submission
Submission. HMS Fisheries Plan. NZSFC. 4 Aug 2017
Submission in response to the revision of the 7-year old Highly Migratory Species (HMS) Fisheries Plan. Submission supports viable and profitable commercial tuna fisheries in NZ. Also support the maintenance and enhancement of world class game fisheries in NZ. Submission by the New Zealand Sport Fishing Council. 4 August 2017.
Proposal
HMS Fisheries Plan proposal. MPI. 4 July 2017
Proposal to revise the National Fisheries Plan for Highly Migratory Species (HMS). Of particular interest are the objectives to support profitable commercial tuna fisheries, maintaining world class game fisheries for recreational interests and taking a broader environmental approach to managing fish stocks, especially small, forage species and impacts of fishing on seabirds. Ministry for Primary Industries. 4 July 2017.