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Larval dispersal from the Te Tapuwae O Rongokako Marine reserve: Numerical model simulations

Published:

2004

This report documents the modelling of larval dispersal from the Te Tapuwae O Rongokako Marine Reserve, with particular focus on predicting the ability of populations within the reserve to populate other habitats along the coast.

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Part one: pages 1-12 (PDF, 304K)

Disclaimer
Executive summary
Introduction
Modelling methods
Model calibration

Part two: pages 13-25 (PDF, 227K)

Model calibration continued
Larval dispersal methods
Larval dispersal results and discussion
References

Part three: pages 26-31 (PDF, 259K)

Appendix 1 - larval dispersal plots

Part four: pages 32-37 (PDF, 280K)

Appendix 1 - larval dispersal plots continued

Part five: pages 38-43 (PDF, 291K)

Appendix 1 - larval dispersal plots continued

Part six: pages 44-50 (PDF, 287K)

Appendix 1 - larval dispersal plots continued
Appendix 2 - illustration of dispersal with and without wave radiation stress

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Prepared by Scott Stephens, Rachel Haskew, Drew Lohrer, John Oldman, National Institute of Water & Atmospheric Research Ltd (NIWA) for the Department of Conservation (DOC).

This report is made available on the DOC website but has not been published under the Department of Conservation's usual processes. Users should refer to NIWA or the author of the report for any conditions relating to its use and any disclaimers.