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September 2008 - Inspiring Developments Already

The Nancy Glen II is a commercial trawler operating out of Napier. Late in 2007, her skipper / owner Rick Burch came into contact with the Trust. Rick has been developing trawl innovations that are recognised internationally as world- leading. Dramatic reductions in juvenile mortality, bycatch, sea floor damage and fuel consumption hold the promise of an exciting future. With the result being “more fish in the water”, and improved operating efficiencies, the Trustees decided to grant monies for further tests and refinements. More about trawling innovations »

October 2008 - Responsible Trawling Behaviour

The “Guardians of the Sea Charitable Trust” has made two grants this year to an unlikely recipient, a trawler owner operator.

Skipper Rick Burch of Napier bought his vessel the Nancy Glen II from Scotland in 1995. She is a 40 footer with a 15 tonne hold, designed and built in Cornwall. He targets Tarakihi, Gurnard and Flatfish.
More about innovative, groundbreaking trawl designs »

November 2008 - Supporting bright ideas and fresh new initiative – Defining the Trust’s role.

The Guardians of the Sea Charitable Trust is here now to champion and support initiatives that promote healthy and productive fisheries.

Since early this year, the board of The Guardians has been privileged to financially help dedicated people and organisations whose work promotes ‘more fish in the water’.
More about how you can help »

December 2008 - More Fish in the Water - you can help the champions

Defining the Trust’s role.
The Guardians of the Sea Charitable Trust exists to ensure that those of you who care about our collective future and wish to contribute to "more fish in the water" can do so and enjoy tax deductibility. All contributions are receipted immediately.
More information about donations and the role of the Trustees here »