Shark finning – cutting off the high-priced fins of sharks and dumping the rest of the body at sea – is contributing to the decline of shark species worldwide. While the practice is illegal in many countries, it is still permitted in New Zealand waters.

Pledge your support for a ban on shark finning in New [...]

Filed under: Ali Perkins, Miscellaneous, News/Current Affairs | No Comments »

The scallop season for the Auckland and Kermadec Fishery Management Area (includes Northland, Waikato and the Bay of Plenty) opens on 1 September 2008. The open season is 1 September to 31 March inclusive.

For scallops, measure the greatest diameter of the shell. Minimum size 100mm.

Daily limit of 20 per person.
+ Dredge oysters, paua and scallop [...]

Filed under: Ali Perkins, Club News, Diving New Zealand, News/Current Affairs, Upcoming Events | No Comments »

MFish and NIWA are offering postgraduate scholarships in quantitative fisheries science worth up to $90,000 each.
MFish Chief Scientist Pamela Mace said the scholarships were available to PhD students at $30,000 per annum for up to three years, and to Masters students at up to $25,000 per annum for up to two years.
“Candidates for our Quantitative [...]

Filed under: Ali Perkins, Miscellaneous | No Comments »

The UNNATURAL HISTORY of the SEA
The past and future of humanity and fishing
Professor Callum Roberts

This extraordinary book traces the history of human impact on our oceans, from the dawn of commercial sea fishing in eleventh-century Europe to the present. This is not easy reading, but it is fascinating and a rewarding read. The topic of [...]

Filed under: Ali Perkins, Miscellaneous | No Comments »

Check out these great marine life galleries on darkroastedblend.com.

Odd looking marine animals

Big fish extravaganza

Out of this world fishing
Just make sure you stay away from the rest of the site, or like me you will never get any work done.

Filed under: Gallery, Photography, Ryan McCardle | No Comments »