Simon Lawrence

Simon Lawrence

scientist New Zealand

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.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
2,111
Power
92$
Sentiment
6.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
New Zealand 1 6.00 0.04% +0% 4,822,233 2,111 $210,000 92$
Totals 1 4,822,233 2,111 $210,000 92$
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Recent Mentions

New Zealand New Zealand: 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. 6

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Environmentalists claim footage shows coral destruction caused by NZ fishing vessels