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Monitoring

Unbanding a Southern royal albatross, Enderby Island, Auckland Islands. Photo copyright: Andrew Maloney (DOC USE ONLY).
Unbanding a Southern royal albatross,
Enderby Island, Auckland Islands

How has marine reserve status helped the sea life in the area?

DOC is monitoring the changes in the Auckland Islands Marine Reserve to measure the project's results. The marine reserve was established in 2003. Initial baseline monitoring was undertaken in February 2004.

 
Contact

Further information on this marine reserve is available from: 

Southern Islands Area Office
Phone:   +64 3 211 2400
Fax:   +64 3 214 4486
Address:   Level 7
CUE on Don
33 Don Street
Invercargill 9810
Postal Address:   PO Box 743
Invercargill 9840