Large Part of Chatham Rise Fishery to Close to Protect Orange Roughy Spawning Areas

Large part of Chatham Rise fishery to close to protect orange roughy spawning areas

The closure comes in response to pressure on the fishery and the need to protect orange roughy spawning areas.

Seasonal Closure To Support Orange Roughy

Minister of Oceans and Fisheries, Mr Shane Jones says spawning area protections, and the catch limit reductions, are a response to stock assessments showing the ESCR orange roughy fishery is under pressure and requires careful management to rebuild.