Scallop quota rise sparks fears - 2012
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An "incredible" increase to the lucrative commercial scallop quota could put the entire Coromandel fishery at risk, a top fisherman says.
Minister for Primary Industries David Carter has approved an urgent in-season total allowable catch (TAC) increase from 48 tonnes to 370 tonnes of scallop meat-weight - a move he stands by.
| Depleted scallop fisheries in upper North Island to close after drop in numbers - 2022
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Fisheries Minister David Parker said results of a biomass survey in 2021 are alarming and strong measures are needed to restore the fisheries.
"Scientific surveys of scallop numbers in the Northland, Hauraki Gulf and Coromandel fisheries have confirmed iwi and community concerns that scallop beds in the region are in bad shape. I share their concerns.''
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