Stop Ghost Fishing Gear
Ghost fishing gear is nets, ropes and other detritus that’s either lost or abandoned at sea. It’s one of the largest sources of plastic pollution, and it’s the most deadly to marine life. For decades, this ghost gear can go on snaring and killing ocean creatures, causing devastating injury and death. Even when this gear breaks down into smaller pieces, it continues to kill through ingestion. We’ve got a plan to stop it, but we’re going to need your help to do so.
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Abundance over Greed – in 2026 ocean protection is an election issue
It is exciting to see the health of the ocean rise on the political agenda during a general election year. People care and are forcing politicians to listen – which gives us a real opportunity to push for meaningful change. Here’s what that looks like.
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Flotilla to send clear warning to Government: ban bottom trawling in the Hauraki Gulf
A flotilla of boats will take to the waters between Auckland and Waiheke Island next week as New Zealanders call for an immediate ban on destructive bottom trawling in Tīkapa Moan the Hauraki Gulf.
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Empty promises from National-led govt as ‘ocean exploitation bill’ voted through
Greenpeace is slamming the decision by the coalition government today to vote through the Fisheries Amendment Bill, in the wake of mass public outcry against the legislation.