New Zealand court rules government failed to protect marine species for decades, citing "unlawful policy."

The New Zealand High Court ruled that the Department of Conservation (DOC) failed to protect marine species for decades, citing an "unlawful policy" of non-investigation and non-prosecution under wildlife laws. The court found systemic failings in managing and reporting protected species bycatch in commercial fishing. The ruling could lead to stricter limits on bycatch and better protections for species like the albatross and dolphins.

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