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flag A New Zealand man was fined $50,000 for illegally harvesting and selling protected seaweed without a license.

flag A former New Zealand fisher, Ryan Campbell McManaway, was fined $50,000 in absentia for illegally harvesting and selling seaweed without a license. flag Authorities discovered his online sale of liquid seaweed fertilizer, leading to the seizure of 14 containers, a mincer with residue, and other equipment. flag The seaweed, identified as Macrocystis pyrifera, is a protected marine resource requiring permits. flag He also faced an additional $3,000 in fines for ignoring a compliance directive. flag The Ministry for Primary Industries emphasized the importance of sustainable harvesting and urged the public to report suspicious fishing activity.

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