You can help
Macrocystis forest, Paterson Inlet
The marine reserve is managed by the Department of Conservation's Southland Conservancy. The reserve's success also depends on the care and vigilance of visitors. If you see people taking fish or other marine life from within the reserve, please report this to DOC as soon as possible by phoning the Southland Conservancy or Southern Islands Area Office on Stewart Island/Rakiura.
Remember
- fishing in the reserve or taking or disturbing anything found naturally in the reserve is illegal
- feeding fish disturbs their natural feeding behaviour
- discharge of any pollutants or ballast water in the reserve, and introduction of living organisms to the reserve are illegal activities
- these are offences under the Marine Reserves Act 1971. Offenders may be prosecuted.
Contacts
Further information on this marine reserve is available from: