Ten major species are managed by the Deepwater Group.  These popular seafood products include hoki, squid, orange roughy, ling and hake and are among New Zealand's leading seafood exports, sought after by major markets worldwide.

In the followings pages detailed descriptions are provided for each of the Deepwater species (see menu on left to choose the species you are interested in). 

For each of the species you can view an image of the product, read a product profile with detailed characteristics, find out when the product is available and fishing methods used to catch it.  You can also find the market name for the species in the world market that interests you.

Flagship products under the Deepwater Group, including hoki and orange roughy, have been amongst world leaders in sustainable fisheries management. 

Underwater footage of orange roughy in abundance - Copyright NIWA

Links on the left will provide information on species characteristics, harvesting methods, processing procedures, product ranges and market details on a species by species basis.