Subject: [Oversea] New Zealand takes action on longlining [Print This Page] Author: HKBWS WY Time: 28/02/2007 09:31 Subject: New Zealand takes action on longlining
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New Zealand takes action on longlining
27-02-2007
Forest & Bird (BirdLife in New Zealand) have applauded the New Zealand government’s decision to impose new restrictions on longline fishing in New Zealand waters.
“We are pleased that as an initial measure all surface longlining within the New Zealand EEZ [Exclusive Economic Zone] will now be confined to night setting and that all vessels must use approved bird scaring devices.” commented Kirstie Knowles, Forest and Bird Conservation Advocate.
