New Zealand's Amaltal Explorer super trawler granted permission to target endangered orange roughy fish off Tasmania's coast, sparking conservation concerns.
A New Zealand super trawler, Amaltal Explorer, has been granted permission by Australian authorities to target endangered orange roughy fish off the coast of Tasmania. The Australian Marine Conservation Society has expressed concern over the potential impact on the fish population, particularly since Australia previously enforced a fishing ban on this species in 2006. Critics argue that commercial considerations may outweigh the need to protect the endangered species, with concerns that the super trawler's presence could deplete stocks and endanger the orange roughy population.
July 15, 2024
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