Aquaculture New Zealand welcomes Ministerial Advisory Panel announcement

Aquaculture New Zealand has welcomed the establishment of an Aquaculture Ministerial Advisory Panel to consult with the public on a proposal to establish a new marine farming zone in Coromandel. Aquaculture New Zealand chief executive Mike Burrell said it was encouraging to see the government working in partnership with the regional council to explore opportunities for ecologically sustainable and appropriately sited aquaculture.

“A new aquaculture zone will provide an exciting opportunity for developing a sustainable finfish farming industry in the Coromandel, creating jobs and bringing growth to the Waikato region,” Mr Burrell said. “The waters off the Coromandel are ideal for marine farming, and the establishment of an aquaculture zone will help the sector to develop in a sustained and sustainable way in the area.” Read more...

This blog is written by Martin Little The Aquaculturists, published and supported by the International Aquafeed Magazine from Perendale Publishers.