While scientists are diligently working on technology to eradicate exotic Caulerpa, a surprising discovery has been made – a new species of snail nestled within the weed.
The grounding of a commercial fishing vessel in the Hauraki Gulf featured a fantastically rapid emergency response. A follow up dive survey features another crisis aided by glacial political inaction.
A major argument against the proposed increase in marine protection in the Hauraki Gulf is that it will simply increase pressure and drive fish stocks down in the surrounding areas. Available data and published literature provides strong evidence that these concerns regarding “displaced fishing effort” are likely overstated.
Matt Rayner reveals the alarming decline of the kawau tikitiki / spotted shag in the Hauraki Gulf. Research from the Auckland Museum underscores broader ecological challenges in the Gulf, emphasising an urgent call for ecosystem-wide restoration and collaboration.
The Hauraki Gulf might be resilient enough to recover from various human-induced impacts if we give it a chance, but how will our rapidly changing climate affect its recovery? This article explores the impacts of summer storms on our marine ecosystem.
The headlines tend to inform us of our rapidly deteriorating marine environment, not reporting on the many things that are so good about the sea. But the ocean is still amazing, she is resilient and provides us with a million and one reasons to love her.
New legislative ‘tools’ have been proposed to help establish more marine protection in the Gulf. Up until 28 October you can share your feedback with DOC on these proposals which support the restoration and conservation of important ecosystems.
The most intimidating looking urchin in NZ has to be the long-spined sea urchin; Centrostephanus rodgersii. Its perceived threat however, is caused by much more than its appearance.
Protecting seabirds from introduced predators makes a significant impact on our Gulf Island ecosystems, and it’s something which we can all pitch in to help with.
