Number of dredge tows (1990–2014)

Seabed trawling and dredging, when fishing nets or dredges are towed near and along the seabed, can physically damage seabed (benthic) habitats and species. It can also stir up sediment from the seabed, shading (in shallow waters) or smothering marine species. This measure focuses on coastal areas (waters shallower than 250m). Focusing on coastal benthic habitats is important as these face multiple threats (for example from land-based activities) in addition to fishing.

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Field	Value
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Author	Ministry for the Environment
Maintainer	Ministry for the Environment
Maintainer Email	Ministry for the Environment
Source	https://data.mfe.govt.nz/table/53485-number-of-dredge-tows-19902014/
Source Created	2016-10-19T20:21:44.000654Z
Source Modified	2016-10-25T02:48:12.641617Z
Language	English
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Source Identifier	https://data.mfe.govt.nz/table/53485-number-of-dredge-tows-19902014/