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Govt’s seabird plan of action panders to fishing industry
The National Plan of Action for Seabirds, released by the Government today, puts the fate of threatened species firmly in the hands of the fishing industry, says Greenpeace.
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Protecting nature means protecting ourselves
What supports a healthy life? As COVID-19 disrupts our lives across the world, we wake up each day wondering how to get the support we need to get through.
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How nature nurtures us
Nature has been a source of solace for many during a strange and uncertain time. But post-Covid, we must remember that our wellbeing is, and always has been, inherently linked with that of our planet.
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Case for cameras on boats stronger than ever
If you’re one of the lucky ones who managed to work from home through the Covid-19 pandemic, you’ve probably spent more time than ever on camera.
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Understanding the true price of fish
New Zealanders care about the ocean, and everything that calls it home. This is why when it comes to buying fish, generally Kiwis want to know it has been caught sustainably. It allows them to make choices about what kind of activities they support with their wallet, and those they don't.
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MSC’s deliberate deceit: report reveals staggering scale of their fishing industry greenwash
One of the world’s most recognisable sustainability certifications, the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) tick, has been exposed for the sham that it is, says Greenpeace, in a new report from environmental NGO Bloom.
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For a green and resilient future, we cannot delay ocean protection
As the world responds to the Covid-19 crisis, we must safeguard the resilience of the largest ecosystem on the planet.
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Why World Tuna Day matters to all of us right now
Today is not just about the fish, although a tuna fish is reason enough to celebrate. Have you seen one? They’re really quite beautiful. And some species are huge! The…
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What if we treated our oceans like they matter?
The seas provide half of our oxygen, and food for a billion people. Let’s give them the protection they deserve.
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7 ways bottom trawling is bad for the seabed
Overfishing. Millions of tons of sea life find themselves engulfed in trawl nets each year. Trawling has been done so intensively that it’s depleted many kinds of fish in many parts of the world. Catches must be strictly managed or in a few years there’ll be little left.
