This fish and chip staple could be on the verge of extinction | Stuff.co.nz

This fish and chip staple could be on the verge of extinction | Stuff.co.nz <!--mynz:youtube-chapters--> {"v":1,"chapters":[{"timeSeconds":0,"label":"Tarakhi Fish Stocks Critically Low","summary":"Tarakhi, a popular fish and chip staple, is on the verge of extinction. Stocks have depleted to just 8% of their original numbers on the east coast."},{"timeSeconds":18,"label":"Fish and Chip Shop Menu","summary":"A fish and chip shop menu displays Tarakhi as an option, alongside snapper and gurnard. The price for Tarakhi fillets is listed at $11.00."},{"timeSeconds":26,"label":"Scientific Data on Tarakhi Stocks","summary":"Scientific data indicates that Tarakhi stock levels are not where they should be. A graph shows a significant decline in east coast Tarakhi biomass since 1940."},{"timeSeconds":37,"label":"West Coast Tarakhi Stocks","summary":"On the west coast, Tarakhi stocks are better at 29% but are still declining rapidly. This puts them at risk of not recovering."},{"timeSeconds":42,"label":"Fisheries NZ Considers Catch Reductions","summary":"Fisheries NZ is consulting on catch reductions for both east and west coast Tarakhi stocks. They are considering significant cuts between 14-80%."},{"timeSeconds":57,"label":"Overfishing Concerns","summary":"Data suggests the eastern Tarakhi stock has been overfished for around six decades. This decline has been ongoing since at least the 1940s."},{"timeSeconds":105,"label":"Climate Change Impact","summary":"Climate change, particularly warming waters, is also believed to be contributing to the depletion of Tarakhi stocks. This is a key factor alongside fishing."},{"timeSeconds":113,"label":"Tarakhi's Popularity and Future","summary":"Despite the concerning stock levels, Tarakhi remains a popular choice for fish and chips in New Zealand. Advocates are calling for a complete ban on fishing."}]} <!--/mynz:youtube-chapters-->