Crayfish mismanagement no laughing matter - sport fishermenDelwyn Dickey Recreational divers are worried about declining crayfish numbers. Instead, MAF, now the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI), has officially partnered with the commercial fishing industry to double seafood exports by 2025. READ MORE:* Crayfish 'functionally extinct' in the Hauraki Gulf* Christmas comes early for Kaikoura crayfish industry as fishery reopensThis has had a devastating impact. All New Zealanders benefit from a vibrant marine environment that supports abundant fish stocks, customary, recreational, and small-scale local commercial fishing businesses. - Scott Macindoe is a member of the New Zealand Sport Fishing Council management board and LegaSea governance team- Stuff

Source: Stuff March 06, 2017 22:45 UTC