35 % Greenshell ™ mussels(the mainstay of aquaculture) are a unique species native to New Zealand. Most of New Zealand’s fisheries are performing well. 83.2% OF FISH STOCKS of known status are healthy according to the Ministry for Primary Industries recent annual report based on their research. New Zealand’s Exclusive Economic Zone and territorial seaequals 4.4 million km 2 . This is the fourth largest EEZ in the world and makes us an ocean territory SuperpowerSuperpowerNew Zealand became one of only two countriesto achieve a top ranking in a review of fisheries management systems around the world (2009) and in a second study was ranked first among the 53 major fishing nations for managing marine resources. 0 .5 % of global seafood production < 2% of global sales. New Zealand accounts for only: www.seafood.co.nz Despite our large Exclusive Economic Zone, New Zealand uses just 35% of its available fishing waters to support its industry. SEAFOOD INDUSTY WHY IS OURSOSPECIAL? In 2001, hoki was the first fishery in New Zealand – and one of the first in the world – to achieve certification by the Marine Stewardship Council, an independent international body that certifies that fisheries are sustainably managed. Hoki has been certified for the third successive time, with albacore tuna and southern blue whiting recently receiving MSC certification for the first time.
