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The Southern Remote Zone - South Tasman Rise Sector

The South Tasman Rise Sector (STR) is a limited entry ‘international’ fishery managed with New Zealand under a memorandum of understanding.

At a glance
Principal species

Orange roughy, oreo dory

No. of Fishing Permits 14
Main markets Mainly export (USA), some domestic
Fishing techniques Deepwater demersal trawl
Stock status

Orange roughy is classified as overfished
Smooth oreo and spiky oreo are classified as uncertain

Page last updated 26 September, 2007