Simon Lawrence
Simon Lawrence is the director of science and information at Fisheries New Zealand, overseeing the monitoring of fishing practices and their environmental impacts. Recently, he stated that while accidental capture of corals during bottom-trawling has been observed, the effects are often limited to already fished areas, contributing to the ongoing debate about the sustainability of fishing practices in New Zealand.
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Recent news mentions
JUTA National President Simon Lawrence highlighted the severe impact of Hurricane Melissa on contract carriage drivers.
JUTA appeals for Hurricane Melissa recovery support for drivers | News
Jamaica· 2025-12-21
JUTA President Simon Lawrence dismissed the JTGTA’s legitimacy.
Transport Authority says JTGTA's legitimacy acknowledged after high-level meeting | NewsJamaica· 2025-06-12
Simon Lawrence is the President of JUTA who is voicing concerns over the legitimacy of the new umbrella group.
Tourism transport operators reject new umbrella group | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-06-11
Simon Lawrence is the science and information director at Fisheries New Zealand who commented on the coral bycatch incident.
Conservationists criticise NZ trawling after massive coral bycatch
New Zealand· 2025-06-10
Fisheries New Zealand director of science and information Simon Lawrence told the Herald officials monitor the capture of protected species, including corals, in near real-time.
Environmentalists claim footage shows coral destruction caused by NZ fishing vesselsNew Zealand· 2025-04-06
