New Zealand bans mussel collection in Ōhiwa Harbour for two years to restore mussel beds.

Ōhiwa Harbour in New Zealand's Eastern Bay of Plenty has a new two-year ban on mussel collection in a 0.1 square kilometer area to help restore local mussel beds. The ban, requested by Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Awa and supported by Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones, aims to boost the mussel population and maintain ecological balance. Fishery Officers will enforce the closure, with more details available online.

November 12, 2024
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