The New York Times on Monday apologized to the New Zealand Seafood Industry Council for a 9 September story that painted the country’s hoki fishery in a negative light.
In a letter to Times Science Editor Laura Chang, the council said “From Deep Pacific, Ugly and Tasty, With a Catch,” written by William Broad, was riddled with omissions, errors and distortions.
The council lambasted Broad for quoting four environmental groups but neglecting to contact the council, any of its member companies or the Marine Stewardship Council, which certified New Zealand’s hoki fishery as well managed and sustainable.
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