The Abalone Industry in New Zealand

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This paper reports on the development of a consortium of aquaculture producers in New Zealand in 2006. The goals of this consortium are discussed as well as its focus, which is the abalone industry. Abalone is a firm textured and light seafood-flavored shellfish that is an important export product. Various types of abalone are described. The significance of aquaculture to New Zealand's economy is examined, as well as the different segments of the population that are affected by this industry.

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"New Zealand is located in the South Pacific southeast of Australia. The country contains a population of 4 million people and has a coastline equal to that of the United States of America. Although New Zealand is small in terms of landmass, its economic fishing zone covers some 1.2 million nautical miles. Because New Zealand is blessed with abundant coasts and seas, seafood is a major product of the country. Other products are ceramic arts and crafts, jade jewelry, decorative hand-blown glass, abalone jewelry, home-wares such as bed linen and placemats with a distinctive Pacific/Maori design theme, wooden toys and games made from native timbers, and natural cosmetics.

Sample of Sources Used:

• Abalone Aquaculture, (2006)Website. Retrieved October 12, 2006 from http://www.ngaitahu.iwi.nz/About%20Ngai%20Tahu.
• Dore, I. (1991) Shellfish: A Guide to Oysters, Mussels, Scallops, Clams and Similar Products for the Commercial User. Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York.
• Ebert, E.E. (1992) Abalone aquaculture: A North American regional review, in Abalone of the world - Biology, fishery and culture (eds. S.A. Shepherd, M.J. Tegner, and S.A. Guzman del Proo), Fishing News Books, Cambridge, MA, pp. 570-582.
• Mallard, Trevor (2006, October 4). Aquaculture industry unites with govt. support, Scoop. Retrieved October 12, 2006 from http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0610/S00051.htm
• Ngai Tahu Seafood Website (2006). Retrieved October 12, 2006 from http://www.ngaitahu-seafood.com/fish-abalone.html

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