Archives For Marine Ecosystems

We often talk about the incredible diversity of species found within the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park/Ko te Pātaka kai o Tīkapa Moana, without mentioning the equally varied marine habitats that support their life. For World Oceans Day we take a look at the biogenic habitats of our marine park that influence the overall mauri/ life force of this special place.

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We catch up with Tom MacTavish and Tom Brough, Marine Rangers, undertaking monitoring at Banks Peninsula’s marine reserves. This is the first blog in the second season of monitoring, following the previous, season one series. Take it away Tom!

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Visitors to the surrounding Otago beaches may come across sea lions, sometimes unexpectedly. It is best to check that what looks like a log, is not a sleeping sea lion. They can move fast across land when they want to, it is best to give them space.

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