June 04, 2004

6/4 - Culture Clash: Enforcing fisheries in Galapagos and NZ is much easier said than done

Last week Ecuadoran fishermen in the Galapagos Islands protested limits on fishing there. Now Maoris in New Zealand are resisting similar efforts to curtail their fisheries practices by continuing to operate an illegal aquaculture venture. New Zealand government officials are trying to handle the situation delicately.

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Kina - urchins being cultured illegally by Maoris in New Zealand

Posted by Randy Olson at June 4, 2004 05:11 AM