Join the movement to restore our coastal fisheries
LegaSea is a non profit organisation dedicated to restoring the abundance, biodiversity and health of New Zealand’s marine environment.
Success will be achieved with widespread public support and understanding for policy and fisheries management reform, and by minimising the environmental impacts of fishing.
Together we can succeed. Join the team, every person counts. Please sign up here.
Have your say about to changes to crayfish management
September 17, 2025
Crayfish populations along the North Island’s east coast are under review. We’ve made it simple for you to add your voice to the process. Use our quick submission form to…
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The gloves are off
September 16, 2025
You know you must be getting close to the truth when officials propose to change the law to reduce accountability. So it is with crayfish. After losing a string of…
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Changes to North Island crayfish on the menu
Years of ineffective management have contributed to the depletion of crayfish populations along Northland’s east coast known as the CRA 1 fishery. Now at crisis point, the depletion can no…
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LegaSea is a group of committed people working together to restore abundance. Our team is a mix of professionals and volunteers. LegaSea is supported by a host of corporate partners and the generosity of thousands of people who care about our marine environment. There is power in numbers, your contribution will make a difference. The tide is turning.