Good news for the Hoiho: the temporary emergency closure has been extended! 🥳 🐧

But still, the long term plans are insufficient and need to be improved to guarantee the survival of these beautiful creatures.

Make a submission in the link posted earlier in this thread!

https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/581392/emergency-set-net-fishing-ban-to-protect-threatened-hoiho-around-otago-peninsula-extended

#ProtectTheOcean #BanBottomTrawling #hoiho #penguins #oceans

This is cool. Great example of the importance of mussels in marine ecosystems. 🦪

The Hauraki Gulf: We made the mess, now we fix it
https://newsroom.co.nz/2025/12/10/what-revivinhauraki-gulf-we-made-the-mess-now-we-must-fix-itg-the-hauraki-gulf-teaches-us-about-marine-restoration/

#ProtectTheOcean #HaurakiGulf #banBottomTrawling #Oceans

The community in Waikato has taken a bold step to ban bottom trawling and other damaging fishing methods in most of the coastal area around them. 🌊 💪

But of course now the greedy fishing industry lobby has announced they will try to stop the regional council's decision to continue unrestricted profiting off ocean destruction. 🐟

We stand in solidarity with mana whenua, local leaders, scientists and environmental advocates that want to protect the ocean for everyone. 🌏

Industry opposition to bottom trawling ban “outrageous”
https://www.greenpeace.org/aotearoa/press-release/industry-opposition-to-bottom-trawling-ban-outrageous/

#ProtectTheOcean #BanBottomTrawling #oceans #fisheries #NZPol

The good, the bad and the ugly about the new Hauraki Gulf Protection Act. 🌊

This new law will increase protection in the waters of the Hauraki Gulf and is coming into force from next weekend. 🐳

The Hauraki Gulf Marine Protection Act: Turning the Tide for the Marine Park
https://www.greenpeace.org/aotearoa/story/the-hauraki-gulf-marine-protection-act-turning-the-tide-for-the-marine-park/

#ProtectTheOcean #BanBottomTrawling #oceans #NZPol #HaurakiGulf #TīkapaMoana #greenpeace

While not lacking criticism, the Hauraki Gulf Protection Act is coming into force this weekend.

It is a net positive, despite its shortcomings, but much more work needs to be done to restore the mauri of Tīkapa Moana, the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park.

https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/first-up/audio/2019009103/hauraki-marine-protection-law-in-force-for-labour-weekend

#ProtectTheOcean #BanBottomTrawling #NZPol #HaurakiGulf #TīkapaMoana

AUCKLAND - Join us for a FREE screening of David Attenborough's latest documentary!

🐟 6-9pm, Tuesday 21st October
🐟 Light snacks provided!
🐟 Held in an accessible venue
🐟 Exclusive viewing of Greenpeace Aotearoa's Seamounts short film 🪸
🐟 Hear from Greenpeace oceans campaigner Juan Parada about what Greenpeace Aotearoa is doing to protect the oceans - and how you can get involved!

😷 Masks encouraged and available

RSVP here:
https://community.greenpeace.org.nz/events/ocean-film-screening-at-the-greenpeace-warehouse

#greenpeace #ProtectTheOcean #BanBottomTrawling

A sliver of #goodNews though:

While Central Government kowtows to the vested interests of destructive industries, local government finds ways to stand up and defend the environment in their own regions.

Well done Waikato Regional Council! 👏

Council to notify massive Coromandel bottom trawl ban, picking fight with Govt
https://newsroom.co.nz/2025/10/10/waikato-regional-council-proposes-coromandel-bottom-trawl-ban/

#ProtectTheOcean #BanBottomTrawling #oceans #NZPol

This video from Seafood Watch and the Monterey Bay Aquarium gives orange roughy a red rating for being unsustainably fished with bottom trawling nets that wipe out entire coral ecosystems.

They are rightly telling conscientious customers to avoid buying it.

"It's a red alert if you ever see orange roughy on the menu" -> how's that for NZ's clean green trademark?

#ProtectTheOcean #BanBottomTrawling #oceans #fisheries

This video from Seafood Watch and the Monterey Bay Aquarium gives orange roughy a red rating for being unsustainably fished with bottom trawling nets that wipe out entire coral ecosystems.

They are rightly telling conscientious customers to avoid buying it.

"It's a red alert if you ever see orange roughy on the menu" -> how's that for NZ's clean green trademark?

#ProtectTheOcean #BanBottomTrawling #oceans #fisheries

Today the government announced a huge orange roughy allowable catch reduction in the collapsed Eastern South Chatham Rise fishery. 🐟

This is a step in the right direction, but still doesn't go far enough.

The fact that the Minister is now considering closing parts of the ocean to protect spawning fish is a significant shift. ✊

Our demand is for all seamounts to be off-limits for bottom trawling. 🪸

Seamount protection considered to protect crashed fish stock
https://www.greenpeace.org/aotearoa/press-release/seamount-protection-considered-to-protect-crashed-fish-stock/

#ProtectTheOcean #BanBottomTrawling #oceans #NZPol #fisheries

The Global Ocean Treaty and the High Seas Alliance in TIME Magazine! 🌊🐙

"It’s hard to overstate the significance of a new international treaty at this current political moment. There has never been a climate diplomacy effort like this for the ocean—it is obviously a big win for the ocean, but also for multilateralism."

"The effort to establish high seas protections will outlast any single administration, and global public support will be critical to these efforts."

https://time.com/7316884/high-seas-treaty-un-lisa-speer/

#ProtectTheOcean #BanBottomTrawling #oceans #fisheries #stopSeabedMining #BBNJ #GlobalOceanTreaty

Me to the NZ government (who haven't ratified the Global Ocean Treaty yet):
"GET IN LOSERS, WE'RE GOING TO SAVE THE OCEANS!"

🌊🐙🐳

HISTORIC MILESTONE FOR GLOBAL OCEAN PROTECTION: 60th ratification triggers entry into force of High Seas Treaty
https://highseasalliance.org/2025/09/19/historic-milestone-for-global-ocean-protection-60th-ratification-triggers-entry-into-force-of-high-seas-treaty/

#ProtectTheOcean #BanBottomTrawling #oceans #fisheries #NZPol

More and more influential voices agree that bottom trawling is a hugely destructive, indiscriminate and frankly indefensible practice.

If we want to have a thriving ocean to help regulate our climate and for future generations to enjoy, bottom trawling needs to stop.

Why New Zealand’s most famous fisherman is telling people to ‘order the chicken’
https://www.stuff.co.nz/environment/360816644/why-new-zealands-most-famous-fisherman-telling-people-order-chicken

#ProtectTheOcean #BanBottomTrawling #oceans #fisheries #NewZealand

"With 60 ratifications, the treaty will now enter into force, ushering in a new era of stewardship for the High Seas. Together, we are protecting marine biodiversity, advancing climate action, and ensuring that our ocean remains healthy and resilient for generations to come.

"This is not just a victory for the ocean, it is a victory for our planet and all who depend on it. Healthy oceans, healthy planet," the Palauan leader says.

Historic UN High Seas Treaty approved as new era of global ocean protection begins

https://pmn.co.nz/read/environment/major-victory-for-global-ocean-protection

#goodNews #BBNJ #ProtectTheOcean #oceans #BanBottomTrawling #StopDeepSeaMining #GlobalOceanTreaty

ICYMI: 🐙

Over the weekend the world has reached a significant milestone for ocean protection:
60 countries have ratified the #GlobalOceanTreaty, triggering its entry into force and creating the first ever legal framework for protection of the high seas! 🌊
The next step is using it to create global ocean sanctuaries, where the ocean will have an opportunity to heal, replenish and thrive. 🐳
This is a massive win for the ocean, biodiversity, climate and multilateralism!

‘World’s biggest crime scene’: Historic treaty agreed, but NZ still yet to ratify
https://www.stuff.co.nz/politics/360830709/worlds-biggest-crime-scene-historic-treaty-agreed-nz-still-yet-ratify

#goodNews #BBNJ #ProtectTheOcean #oceans #BanBottomTrawling #StopDeepSeaMining

Me to the NZ government (who haven't ratified the Global Ocean Treaty yet):
"GET IN LOSERS, WE'RE GOING TO SAVE THE OCEANS!"

🌊🐙🐳

HISTORIC MILESTONE FOR GLOBAL OCEAN PROTECTION: 60th ratification triggers entry into force of High Seas Treaty
https://highseasalliance.org/2025/09/19/historic-milestone-for-global-ocean-protection-60th-ratification-triggers-entry-into-force-of-high-seas-treaty/

#ProtectTheOcean #BanBottomTrawling #oceans #fisheries #NZPol

The Global Ocean Treaty and the High Seas Alliance in TIME Magazine! 🌊🐙

"It’s hard to overstate the significance of a new international treaty at this current political moment. There has never been a climate diplomacy effort like this for the ocean—it is obviously a big win for the ocean, but also for multilateralism."

"The effort to establish high seas protections will outlast any single administration, and global public support will be critical to these efforts."

https://time.com/7316884/high-seas-treaty-un-lisa-speer/

#ProtectTheOcean #BanBottomTrawling #oceans #fisheries #stopSeabedMining #BBNJ #GlobalOceanTreaty

Boom! 💥

With the remaining ratifications coming from St Vincent and the Grenadines 🇻🇨, Morocco 🇲🇦 and Sierra Leone 🇸🇱, the threshold of 60 has been reached and now a countdown of 120 days starts to bring the #GlobalOceanTreaty into force!

This is one of the most significant tools for ocean protection in history and will play a major role in creating ocean sanctuaries and ultimately reaching the goal of 30% of earth protected by 2030.

A huge win for the ocean, biodiversity and climate! 🌊🐙

https://highseasalliance.org/treaty-ratification/

A celebration is appropriate! 🎉

#ProtectTheOcean #fisheries #oceans #BanBottomTrawling #stopSeabedMining #BBNJ #goodNews

So excited to finally share with everyone this short documentary on the Greenpeace Seamounts expedition from earlier in the year. 🪸

The team faced some real highs and lows witnessing both the destruction and the wonder of deep seamount ecosystems in the Tasman Sea. 🌊

These precious places need to be protected from destructive bottom trawling. Have a look!

Uncovering the secrets of the deep
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x7EqH5jGy8w

#ProtectTheOcean #BanBottomTrawling #oceans #fisheries #greenpeace

🎙️
Listen to Veronica Rotman, a marine scientist from New Zealand, that was recently at the Oceans conference (UNOC) and her views on ocean protection, the Global Ocean Treaty, New Zealand's role in bottom trawling and what needs to be done about it all.
🌊 🐳

She is 100% on point! 🔥
Excellent listening for ocean lovers in Aotearoa. 💙

The state of New Zealand's oceans https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/saturday/audio/2019004100/the-state-of-new-zealand-s-oceans

#BanBottomTrawling #ProtectTheOcean #oceans #fisheries #BBNJ #HighSeasTreaty #GlobalOceanTreaty