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) |
