Greenpeace iconGreenpeaceSep 10, 2026

Trawl industry spin exposed as latest data reveals 35 tonne coral bycatch

New fisheries data has reinforced the disastrous impact of commercial trawling, showing New Zealand trawlers reported hauling up more than 35,000kg of protected coral and sponges over a six and a half year period.

Trawl industry spin exposed as latest data reveals 35 tonne coral bycatch

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New fisheries data has reinforced the disastrous impact of commercial trawling, showing New Zealand trawlers reported hauling up more than 35,000kg of protected coral and sponges over a six and a half year...

despite the fishing industry claiming they avoid coral habitats.

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New fisheries data has reinforced the disastrous impact of commercial trawling, showing New Zealand trawlers reported hauling up more than 35,000kg of protected coral and sponges over a six and a half year period. despite the fishing industry claiming they avoid coral habitats.

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despite the fishing industry claiming they avoid coral habitats.

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