The Chatham Rise, a large plateau between the South Island and Chatham Islands, is our most productive fishing ground.NIWA is conducting a detailed survey of the western Chatham Rise to improve our understanding of how marine ecosystems affect commercial fishing.
Understanding the feeding relationships between different species in the Ross Sea, and how they are affected by commercial fishing, is essential for the establishment of a sustainable fishery in the region.
NIWA is working with the fishing industry, the Bluff Oyster Management Company, and Seafood Innovations Ltd to increase understanding of the factors that drive oyster production in Foveaux Strait.
