Conservationists are sounding the alarm after Australian authorities decided to allow a New Zealand “super trawler” to return and fish for orange roughy in the state’s waters.

The Amaltal Explorer, owned by Nelson-based Talley’s, is equipped with onboard processing and freezing facilities, allowing it to fish continuously in one location for extended periods.

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