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Here in New Zealand 80 percent of our biodiversity lies below the low tide mark.<\/p>\n\n<p>\u201cThe ocean is being pushed to the brink by multiple threats, from overfishing to pollution and climate change.\u201d<\/p>\n\n<p>Greenpeace sees the appointment of political heavyweight David Parker as vital to meeting these threats.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n<p>\u201cLabour\u2019s promises to review the management of New Zealand fisheries were stymied by New Zealand First, but the so-called \u2018handbrake\u2019 is off. Now is the chance for transformative change.\u201d<\/p>\n\n<p>Desmond says Minister Parker must get straight to work.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n<p>\u201cParker showed his mettle on the freshwater reforms and the synthetic fertiliser cap last term.<\/p>\n\n<p>We are hoping he\u2019ll apply the same strength of purpose to ensure the long term health of the oceans.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n<p>Greenpeace is calling for an independent inquiry into fisheries management, the implementation of cameras across the full commercial fleet and an end to the use of destructive fishing techniques like bottom trawling.<\/p>\n\n<p>\u201cJacinda Ardern pledged, on election night, to build back better. 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