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flag New Zealanders overwhelmingly back banning bottom trawling in South Pacific high seas ahead of 2026 international talks.

flag A 2025 poll shows 78% of New Zealanders support banning bottom trawling in the South Pacific high seas, where New Zealand is the last country with a trawling fleet. flag The results, backed by 79% support for a South Pacific ocean sanctuary, reflect strong public demand for marine protection ahead of the 2026 SPRFMO meeting. flag Despite government plans to expand coral harvesting, environmental groups and scientists urge a shift toward stronger conservation, citing global momentum and the need to protect fragile ecosystems.

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