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Research

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New Report: Tackling Plastic Pollution in New Zealand’s Fin Fishing Industry

ABSTRACT This study aims to seek ways to prevent marine plastic pollution leakage in New Zealand’s commercial fin fishing industry supply chains. Drawing on a case study approach, this research investigates how sea and land-based plastic material flows are perceived by those working for commercial fishing company Moana NZ. It Read more…

By Liam Prince, 12 monthsMay 26, 2021 ago
Research

Plastic pollution in lakes and rivers

The impact of plastic pollution on marine animals in New Zealand has been observed since the 1970’s, with the discovery of stranded whales with plastic bags lodged deep in their esophagus or plastic ropes and buoys wrapped around their tails (Cawthorn 1984). Around the same time, small plastic particles called Read more…

By Phil Clunies-Ross, 3 yearsFebruary 4, 2019 ago
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