The Fiordland Marine Guardians fisheries sustainability survey is now live!

The purpose of this survey is to help the Fiordland Marine Guardians build a broader picture of the experiences and concerns of those who fish in the Fiordland Marine Area (FMA).

If you have the privilege to fish in Fiordland, regardless of where, what, or how, your input is vital to building a shared understanding of the current health of key recreational fish stocks like blue cod/rawaru and hāpuku. 

We encourage you to take the survey and to share this article with friends that fish, club and association members, and clients.

The Fiordland Marine Guardians want to understand fishers’ concerns about fisheries sustainability, the current health of recreational fish stocks, and overall fishing experience in the FMA, as they develop recommendations to the Minister of Oceans and Fisheries.

Manaaki Whenua-Landcare Research is conducting this survey on behalf of the Guardians. It should take less than 15 minutes. Participation in the survey is voluntary. The results are anonymous.

The Guardians will consider the results from this survey alongside input from two focus group hui before making recommendations to the Minister of Oceans and Fisheries, Hon. David Parker, in mid-2021.

The survey results will also be made available here and via fmg.org.nz.