By Tim Higham 2017 march
The Department of Conservation is publishing report cards to provide a summary of the health of marine reserves.
The first two are for the Cape Rodney to Okakari Point Marine Reserve at Leigh and Tawharanui Marine Reserve. Both show declining numbers of rock lobsters.
www.doc.govt.nz/nature/habitats/marine/marine-protected-areas/marine-reserve-report-cards/
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