Fish for Tomorrow

As part of a project on fishing, Year 1 and 2 students at Clifton Terrace School, Nelson, have written this poem which they believe gives a good message to people fishing. The Ministry agrees and thanks the Clifton Terrace students for their thoughtful work.

Fish within the limits
If you care for our sea life
Show you care for New Zealand
Help our fish.

Follow the rules
Or there won’t be any fish left
Respect the sea.

Too big? Put it back
Or it won’t get a chance to breed.
Much too small? Put it back
Or it won’t get a chance to grow.
Respect our sea life
Remember the rules
Or tomorrow there
Won’t be any fish to catch.