New Zealand King Salmon's plans for marine farms in Marlborough Sound, New Zealand, may get the go ahead after the High Court dismissed an appeal against them.
The
decision of the Board of Inquiry, reached in February 2011,
to approve four new salmon farming sites in the Marlborough
Sounds was appealed by two parties and that appeal was heard
at the High Court in Blenheim in May.
The news has been welcomed by the government:
“The impacts of
these new marine farms on the important recreation and
conservation values of the Marlborough Sounds are small.
This is about use of only six hectares of more than 100,000
hectares of water space in the Sounds,”
says Conservation Minister Dr Nick Smith.
“We are a Bluegreen Government that wants jobs and
development but also wants to ensure we look after our
environment and great kiwi lifestyle. This decision confirms
this balanced approach.”
“Primary industries are vital
for economic growth in our regions, and aquaculture plays an
important role in the Marlborough economy. I welcome the
news that extra jobs will be created as a result of these
new farms,” says Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy.
“This decision is another
step forward for New Zealand King Salmon in its plans to
establish four new farms, delivering an additional $60
million a year in export income and providing 200 new
jobs.”
The Jamaican fisheries sector is set to benefit from a multi-million-dollar investment in silver tilapia aquaculture.
The funding comes from Sunshine Aquaculture Limited, in partnership with Aqua Wilson
Farm, a 100-acre fresh water fish sanctuary in Hill
Run, St Catherine.
The companies hope that improved
efficiencies will mean reduced production costs which can be passed on to the consumer.
Bahrain's shrimp stock is 75 percent below its normal July average due to illegal fishing reports Trade Arabia.
Despite a four-month shrimping ban during breeding season, 200 local dhows (fishing boats)
have been caught fishing.
As a result of the illegal activities, stocks have dropped dramatically, making fishing difficult for legal fishermen.
As a result of the illegal activities, stocks have dropped dramatically, making fishing difficult for legal fishermen.
At present, the quantity of shrimp is enough but prices have risen and the effects on the future supply are unknown.
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| The image shows Tory Channel, a mayor arm of Queen Charlotte Sound, Marlborough Sounds, South Island, New Zealand (Photo credit: Wikipedia) |
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