NZ trawler accidentally destroyed ancient coral

Published: Jan. 28, 2021, 7:46 p.m.

It's been revealed one of New Zealand's deep sea trawlers has accidentally destroyed a large amount of coral and sea sponges, forcing the temporary closure of a Tasman Sea fishing area. The embarresing revelation comes as New Zealand argues for a doubling in the amount of orange roughy that commercial fishers can catch. Here's RNZ fisheries reporter, Conan Young.