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flag New Zealand considers closing its main orange roughy fishery due to an 80% population drop.

flag New Zealand's main orange roughy fishery, the East and South Chatham Rise, is facing potential closure due to an 80% population decline, according to a Ministry for Primary Industries report. flag Overfishing and bottom trawling have devastated the slow-growing species, prompting conservationists to call for a ban on trawling to protect remaining stocks. flag The government is seeking public feedback on options, including a complete closure or significant catch reductions.

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