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A cluster of tiny shortjaw kōkopu eggs on a leaf

Rats snapped devouring eggs of threatened fish 

Department of Conservation —  23/07/2024

The shock find came only days after the discovery of a cluster of shortjaw kōkopu eggs in the first ever documented ‘nest’ from Northland.

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Whitebait: swimming against the flow

Department of Conservation —  24/05/2024

Most culverts have been designed to move water efficiently rather than for ecological reasons.  That’s why our native freshwater fish need more help to get to habitat upstream.

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Innovative electric barrier protects mudfish habitat

Department of Conservation —  23/04/2024

An underwater electric barrier is providing a safe haven for the ‘nationally critical’ Canterbury Mudfish/kōwaro.

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A West Coast story of love, sex and a threatened native fish

Department of Conservation —  29/05/2023

The sex life of shortjaw kōkopu is shrouded in mystery. DOC freshwater ranger Suze Harris has been watching them closely, and in the process she’s fallen just a little bit in love.  

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Checking up on a dream stream

Department of Conservation —  28/04/2023

The beautiful Huaki stream meanders over rocks, through kauri forest, with lush nikau palms forming a canopy overhead. But what’s under the surface – is this stream as healthy as it looks?

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