Fisheries Sustainability
On Monday, August 22, Fisheries New Zealand began public consultation on proposed amendments to the Amateure Fishing regulations for the Fiordland Marine Area (FMA).
Fiordland user surveys
The survey asked about issues including:
- How often, and for what reasons, do people go to the FMA?
- What activities do people do in the FMA?
- What do people value the most about the FMA and why?
- What do people know about how the FMA is managed?
- What do people think are the main threats to the FMA?
The 2010 study presents data from the second iteration of the survey and discusses trends in use patterns and user perceptions between 2007 and 2010.
Ecological monitoring
Ecological monitoring of the Fiordland Marine Area has been carried out in 2006, 2007, 2010 and 2015/16. Download the most recent reports here which includes how that information compares with earlier results.
User’s Guide to the Fiordland Marine Area
The guide provides an introduction to the Fiordland marine environment and fisheries including:
Fiordland Marine Guardians Annual Report 2017-2018
It is with great pleasure that we present our Annual Report for the year to July 2018. You can download a pdf copy of the report here. If you would prefer a printed copy, please contact Allison at info@fmg.org.nz.
Anchorages
An anchorage is an area that is set aside or used temporarily to secure a boat or ship using its anchor. A mooring is a weight, post or other structure that has been placed on the seabed and is used to secure a boat or ship.
Locations
See our User's Guide to the Fiordland Marine Area for descriptions and detailed maps of anchorages, moorings and no-anchoring areas.
Fishing
While the marine area of Fiordland appears vast, much of the reef habitat inside the fiords does not support productive fisheries as the environment is dark, calm and has large freshwater inputs. In stark contrast, the outer fiords and open coast are environments with plenty of light, lots of wave energy and nutrient-rich waters. In these areas, faster growth and higher rates of reproduction of key species means that fisheries are able to support a higher level of fishing effort.
