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Ōpōtiki wins US contract for $400m greenshell mussels export
The company will start exporting its popular greenshell mussels (Whakatōhea kutai).

Our blue economy: Bay growing 'world-class' aquaculture industry
The eastern Bay, in particular, could become "a powerhouse" for New Zealand aquaculture.

How over-fishing is pushing these shark species to the brink
Reef sharks increasingly being fished to extinction, finds survey involving NZ scientist.

The tiny iwi that sold a dream and is reaping the awards
Whakatōhea Mussels' factory promises to create dozens more jobs in a boost for the town.

$19.8m kingfish farm for Bream Bay
The project could lead to a 3000-tonne operation with revenue estimated at $45m a year.

AgriSea growing on a diet of seaweed and science
AgriSea brews up a case for the commercial power of seaweed.

Pattrick Smellie: Deep ocean fish-farming comes a step closer
King Salmon announced plans for an offshore facility off the tip of the South Island.

New-wave research: $11.5m mega-project to shed light on NZ's changing oceans
An $11.5m project will take a closer look at NZ's vast and fast-changing marine estate.

Sanford earnings hit by vessel impact from crew death
Fishing company Sanford reported an 8 per cent decline in first-half operating earnings.

Plans for mussel farm on untouched coast angers locals
A 30ha mussel seeding farm is planned near some of New Zealand's most pristine beaches.

'We're desperate': King Salmon boss calls for Govt help on climate change
King Salmon says the aquaculture industry isn't getting the support it needs.

NZ fresh salmon clears China border again
New Zealand fresh salmon clears Chinese border, easing fears of trade blacklist.

Small Business: Growing oysters faster in moulds a 'game changer'
Kaeo-based Shaun Gregory talks designing a shellfish mould to grow oysters in.

Snapper rising to the fisherman's bait in NZ's warmer oceans, as other species sink
In Auckland the fish casualties include tarakihi, gurnard, trevally, hapuku and john dory.

Fishy problem: Dunedin robotics company to bone salmon automatically
Age-old problem of removing fine bones from salmon is being sought by a Dunedin company.

Diver captures footage of 'odd' wormlike sea creature
The wormlike creature was about 5 to 10 metres long and tinged pink.

Calls for crayfish fishing ban for Auckland, Bay of Plenty as population 'collapses'
Forest & Bird wants to see a three-year ban to allow the population to recover.

Salmon 'could become dominant industry'
Firm wants to test two 3600ha Otago ocean sites for viability of offshore salmon farming.

Comment: Government is choking NZ King Salmon with red tape
Investment specialist Mark Fowler argues that Government isn't helping the business.

Watch: Strange 8m long sea creature stuns NZ divers
Divers capture footage of surprise encounter with bizarre rare sea creature.

Waikato gets its first nibble of economic boost fund
Te Aroha feels the Prime Ministerial love again.

Oyster farmers still owed millions in compensation
MPI under fire for Stewart Island oyster farm compensation performance.

Net value - Could salmon be king in NZ?
Could king salmon become "as big as dairy" for New Zealand? Pattrick Smellie investigates.

Bones removed from dead whales on Northland beach
Removal of whales from Northland beach a logistical nightmare.

'Super-rare' whales wash up
Antarctic-dwelling pygmy right whales have only been seen 30 times at sea.

King Salmon eyes Cook Strait for expansion
The Nelson-based aquaculture firm believes the Cook Strait is the route for its expansion.

Compo offer for parasite an insult: oyster farmer
Bluff man had millions of oysters removed after outbreak of deadly parasite.

Harbour under threat from Asian crabs
Aggressive invaders will eat native crabs' food. Made with funding from NZ On Air.