Marine Farming
New oyster hatchery aims to strengthen New Zealand production
A new $5 million hatchery in Nelson is aiming to ensure a reliable supply of oyster spat for New Zealand's largest oyster producer, Moana New Zealand.
Shellfish towers a sustainable option for marine farming
A 'shellfish tower' is being touted as showing great potential for sustainable offshore marine farming. Aquaculture scientist Kevin Heasman from the Cawthron Institute explains the technology to… Audio
Golden Bay locals want tougher rules around marine farms
Golden Bay residents are pushing for tighter controls on the marine farming industry which is rapidly taking off in the area. Rod Barker tells Jesse why they are so concerned. Audio
Insight: The Future of Marine Farming in Marlborough’s Seaways
RNZ's regional reporter for Nelson and Marlborough, Tracy Neal, explores the future for marine farming in the Marlborough Sounds as hundreds of consents come up for renewal. Video, Audio, Gallery
From Egg to Dinner – Breeding Better Salmon
Veronika Meduna visits a salmon hatchery to find out more about how salmon are bred and farmed, and about the family tree of each fish. Audio
From Egg to Dinner – Breeding Better Salmon
Veronika Meduna visits a salmon hatchery to find out more about how salmon are bred and farmed, and about the family tree of each fish.
AudioPlan to shift Bluff oysters to Otago up for consultation
Two marine farming companies want to shift Bluff oysters to Otago Harbour so they can be brought up to export standards. Audio
