- Conservationists say Sir David Attenborough would be “mortified” by images of six tonnes of coral caught in a single trawl net off New Zealand’s east coast.
- Seafood New Zealand’s CEO Lisa Futschek called the catch a “highly regrettable” mistake, noting it was reported as required by law.
- Karli Thomas from the Deep-Sea Conservation Coalition criticised New Zealand’s practices, urging stronger protections for seamounts and corals.
Conservationists believe Sir David Attenborough would be “mortified” by images of six tonnes of protected coral caught in a trawl net off New Zealand’s east coast. Seafood New Zealand’s CEO Lisa Futschek described the incident as a “highly regrettable” mistake, attributing it to the net being deployed inappropriately. Karli Thomas from the Deep-Sea Conservation Coalition has criticized New Zealand’s fishing practices and is calling for enhanced protections for vulnerable marine habitats.
