Learn about the marine habitats and life found in Tuhua Marine Reserve. Over 60 species of fish are known to live here including black angelfish, leatherjackets, hiwihiwi, marblefish, paketi, banded wrasse and red moki.
It is the Department of Conservation's policy to encourage appropriate scientific research in marine reserves.
Te Paepae o Aotea (Volkner Rocks) is a unique volcanic and oceanic environment in the Eastern Bay of Plenty that has been recognised as worthy of preservation.
Tuhua (Mayor Island) Marine Reserve, north of Tauranga, includes about five kilometres of coastline from Tumutu Point east to Turanganui Point.
Find out ways you can help with conservation efforts at Te Paepae o Aotea (Volkner Rocks) Marine Reserve.
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