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  • Yes, in some parts of the world there are no rules. The Seafood Industry Council represents the interests of all commercial fishing in New Zealand. This includes the companies "exploiting the lack of rules" in international waters. These companies are taking part in destroying the ancient coral forests of the deep sea. SEAFic claim to be sustainable but if they really were they would pressure these companies to cease high seas bottom trawling and support a moratorium on bottom trawling in international waters. New Zealand had only 19 ships bottom trawl fishing in “international waters” last year. In that time they reported a catch of only 2500 tonnes, and bottom trawling in international waters represents only 0.2% of the global fish catch. For the sake of only a few fish, the industry is risking their international reputation and contributing to the destruction of ancient ecosystems we know little about. http://greenpeace.org.nz/campaigns/oceans/email_seafic.asp Fishing in international waters The policy of the Ministry of Fisheries is aimed at sustainable utilisation of the living resources in international waters. Decisions on fisheries management are to be based on the best scientific evidence available. The Fisheries shall be managed in accordance with appropriate international rules, by competent institutions or organisations. Only those adhering to set rules should be granted permission to fish in these areas. http://www.fisheries.is/policy.htm The Coast Guard maintains jurisdiction beyond the three-mile mark, but only over reportable accidents, injuries, and fatalities--not over the work environment conditions that may have led to them. http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/ats/Oct20/oct20_03.html

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