Help look after the marine reserve
Please ensure that you do not take or disturb marine life during your visit. Remember that all marine life in the marine reserve is protected by law. Even shells and rocks should be left as you find them.
Activities which aren't allowed in a marine reserve are:
- Fishing
- Taking or disturbing any marine life, including shellfish and seaweed
- Removing any part of the sea floor
- Erecting any structure
- Feeding the fish (it alters their natural feeding behaviour)
Surveillance and enforcement in the marine reserve is carried out by Department of Conservation officers and honorary rangers (community volunteers appointed under the Marine Reserves Act.)
If you see anyone taking marine life from the marine reserve during your visit, please contact DOC immediately, phone +64 9 307 9279.