Aquaculture

Submission re Marine Environment and Blue Cod Fishery

Submission re Marine Environment and Blue Cod Fishery in the Marlborough Sounds. April 2008, Danny and Lyn Boulton To embrace eco-system based and integrated management preserving a minimum of 35% of the coastal area of the Marlborough Sounds. ‘Before you say no be sure you understand the science and evidence that supports this submission’.

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Regional Policy Statement 2008

Kia Ora , These are thoughts on the need to develop long term strategic planning for Totaranui Queen Charlotte Sounds. I have limited this submission to Totaranui, QCS , My knowledge of Hioere,Pelorus is limited and judgements on its future is best left to persons who are better aquainted than myself, the only suggestion is…

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Damage to the Sea Floor

As stated in our article on Aquaculture, there is an urgent need to have scientific research carried out on the effects of mussel farming in the Marlborough Sounds, before any further licenses are granted. In the absence of this research it is left to lay-persons to do the best they can to assess the situation…

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