North Atlantic Seafood forum
North Atlantic Seafood forum March 2020
Precision Seafood Harvesting was very pleased to be included as a part of keynote speech by Giles Bolton (Responsible Sourcing Director, Tesco) at the recent North Atlantic Seafood forum.
The Tiaki designs were used as an example of how innovative concepts can become sustainable seafood solutions.
Tiaki harvesting systems feature on "Ocean Bounty"
Tiaki caught Trevally
Graeme Sinclair continues his discussion about the aquatic environment around New Zealand that we all love and want to protect.
He has featured the Tiaki harvesting systems as a part of his in-depth look at the Hauraki Gulf, the local environmental concerns and the people that use this area for work and recreation.
You can see the crew of the Sanford vessel "Tengawai" in action and hear their views on this innovative harvesting system in Season 3 (episode 10) of "Ocean Bounty".
https://www.threenow.co.nz/shows/ocean-bounty/season-3-ep-10/S1247-430/M34357-606
PSH A Finalist in The Seafood Sustainability Awards
Seafood Sustainability finalists
Seafood Sustainability Award finalists leading the way
Date:
Media contact: MPI media team
Telephone: 029 894 0328
Email: media@mpi.govt.nz
Leaders in seafood sustainability have been recognised in the Seafood Sustainability Awards, which announced its finalists today.
"Everyone has a part to play in ensuring the sustainability of New Zealand's kaimoana. These awards are a chance to recognise the innovation, commitment and excellence of a group of people from across the community who are leading the way," says deputy director-general of Fisheries New Zealand, Dan Bolger.
"They have been selected by an independent judging panel including representatives from commercial, recreational, and customary fisheries sectors as well as aquaculture and environmental NGOs [non-government organisations].
"The finalists are shining examples of those throughout tangata whenua, industry, and communities who contribute to the long-term sustainability of New Zealand's seafood sector and ensure that our oceans are resilient, healthy and bountiful for future generations," says Mr Bolger.
Judging panel chair and WWF-New Zealand chief executive, Livia Esterhazy, says the finalists represent an exciting and diverse range of individuals, teams, businesses, research organisations, iwi, schools and communities who contribute to the long-term health and sustainable use of our moana.
"Every single life in Aotearoa is connected to our ocean. In fact, we all depend on a healthy ocean for our survival. So, a sustainable seafood sector is essential.
"The quality of the entrants has made it a challenge for the judging panel to select the finalists. We are inspired by the calibre of people who are putting in the hard mahi to ensure we can protect, restore, and sustain our ocean.
"We congratulate all of the finalists announced today, and commend every entrant for their dedication to the sustainability of New Zealand's seafood sector," says Ms Esterhazy.
Minister of Fisheries Stuart Nash launched the inaugural Seafood Sustainability Awards to recognise those who actively work towards the innovation and sustainability across the seafood sector. All award winners will be announced at the awards' dinner in Wellington on 18 March 2020.
NZ Seafood Sustainability Award finalists 2020
Operational Innovation Award
-
CRA8 Rock Lobster Industry Association Inc
-
Precision Seafood Harvesting
-
Richard Wells – Resource Wise
The Lee-Fish Limited Award for Market Innovation and Value Added
-
Awatoru Enterprises Ltd.
-
Better Fishing
-
Gravity Fishing
-
The New Zealand King Salmon Co Ltd.
Kaitiakitanga Award
-
CRA8 Rock Lobster Industry Association Inc
-
Aaron McCloy – Papa Taiao Earthcare
-
Richard Wells – Resource Wise
-
Scott and Sue Tindale
Emerging Leader Award
-
Josh Wyber – High Country Salmon
-
Maegen Blom – Mills Bay Mussels
-
Nate Smith – Gravity Fishing
The finalists of the Supreme Sustainability Award and Minister of Fisheries’ Award are confidential and the winners will be announced on the evening.
New Kiwi Fishing Technology Gets Approval
Tuesday, 21 May 2019, 12:34 pm
Press Release: Precision Seafood Harvesting
21 May 2019
PSH Media Release
New Kiwi Fishing Technology Gets Approval For Snapper, Tarakihi, Trevally, Red Gurnard and John Dory
The future of fishing: Snapper in the new Precision Seafood Harvesting technology, that’s now approved for commercial use on both inshore and deep water species.
The revolutionary new Precision Seafood Harvesting fishing technology has notched up another milestone toward becoming an alternative commercial future fishing method for many New Zealand fish species.
But those working on the programme say while they have come a long way in developing the new way to fish, they have only ‘hit the tip of the iceberg’ in terms of what this could do for putting high-value sustainable fish on the table for consumers while looking after fish stocks and protecting marine mammals.
After seven years of trials by the programme, Fisheries New Zealand has approved the use of the new kiwi developed technology, known as the Modular Harvest System (MHS), in North Island inshore fisheries for snapper, tarakihi, trevally, red gurnard, and john dory with specific conditions.
Precision Seafood Harvesting is a $48 million, 7-year programme between the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) and three fishing companies; Moana New Zealand, Sealord Group and Sanford Limited, to develop a new fishing technology based on science from Plant & Food Research.