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Piopiotahi (Milford Sound) lobster monitoring report

Published:

May 2002

Review findings from lobster monitoring in the Milford Sound.

Summary

To assess the effectiveness of the Piopiotahi Marine Reserve as a Conservation tool, Spiny Lobster Jasus edwardsii monitoring was set up in Milford Sound. This work compliments that been previously done in Piopiotahi Reserve in 2000, Te Awaatu Marine Reserve, and at other Marine Reserves in New Zealand.

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By Elton Smith

Contact

Te Anau Area Office
Phone: +64 3 249 0200
Email: fiordlandvc@doc.govt.nz
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