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News and Events
Shellfish Poaching Ruins Marine Ecosystems
June 7, 2018
Strong statement from DOC DG, Lou Sanson.
Nine million tons of plastic reach the oceans each year!
June 7, 2018
We must address this ‘scourge of the seas’. it is as urgent as climate change. National Geographics June 2018.
Paua Poachers Nabbed at Taputeranga
March 26, 2018
Poaching Measures at Kapiti Marine Reserve
February 28, 2018
Interview on Radio NZ National this morning. Measures to improve compliance include camera surveillance.
Forests of the Sea Campaign – Wellington Underwater
February 22, 2018
Save our seaweeds – campaign brochure.
Unusual Gathering of Short Tail Rays at PKI
January 21, 2018
Stuff story
The Relentless Rise of Carbon Dioxide
November 5, 2017
Have we entered a new, Anthropocene Age?
Auckland Uni Leigh Laboratory research establishes value of marine reserves to fishing industry!
October 18, 2017
Original and empirical research has shown how many juvenile snapper originate from within the marine reserve at Leigh. Story and full paper.
Fisher gets 3 years ban for poaching paua
October 18, 2017
Three year ban and home detention for paua poacher
Marine education for kids just became a lot more fun!!🐬🐠🐋
October 9, 2017
