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Warming oceans are driving fish south in New Zealand, disrupting fisheries and prompting regulatory changes.
Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones warned that warming ocean waters, rising 34% faster than the global average, are causing fish species like snapper and john dory to migrate south to New Zealand’s South Island, disrupting traditional fishing patterns.
He noted economic challenges as vessels catch unprofitable fish subject to levies, and stressed the need for flexible regulations to adapt.
Jones also confirmed a planned ban on crayfish fishing along Northland’s east coast due to overexploitation and public demand, emphasizing science-based, sustainable management.
He said climate change is no longer politically divisive and that balancing ecological protection with economic needs remains a priority.
El calentamiento de los océanos está conduciendo a los peces hacia el sur en Nueva Zelanda, interrumpiendo las pesquerías y provocando cambios regulatorios.