Marine and coastal

Introduction

Find publications about the conservation of New Zealand's marine and coastal environments.

    Area based restrictions

    This report details restrictions on marine activities in New Zealand waters.

    Monitoring our marine reserves blog series

    Follow the work of our rangers monitoring at Banks Peninsula marine reserves using baited remote underwater video.

    Biological monitoring of marine protected areas at Banks Peninsula using baited underwater video (BUV)

    This study investigated whether baited underwater video (BUV) is a suitable method for monitoring fish assemblages in Banks Peninsula.

    Bottlenose dolphin in far north water New Zealands

    This report pertains to a DOC commissioned research project on the impacts of vessel activity on bottlenose dolphins in the Bay of Islands.

    Canterbury Marine Resource CD

    The Canterbury Marine Resource is an interactive, web-based CD for marine planning, conservation and education.

    The role of public perceptions in reducing risks to coastal wildlife from interactions with dogs

    Report from a DOC sponsored project through Worcester Polytechnic Institute's International Qualifying Programme.

    Marine protected areas

    Read reports on Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) that explore MPA design, planning and implementation, and ways to improve them.

    Marine reserves and species

    Read publications on marine reserves, their operations and species.

    Marine science posters

    View marine science posters that have been presented at conferences by DOC staff.

    New Zealand Coastal Policy Statement

    The New Zealand Coastal Policy Statement guides local authorities in their day to day management of the coastal environment.

    Pinger Use on Gillnets Instruction & Background Information

    View a report on acoustic pingers and how they are helping to reduce bycatch of porpoises and dolphins in gillnets.

    Responses of bottlenose dolphin to vessel activity in Northland

    This report pertains to a DOC commissioned research project on the impacts of vessel activity on bottlenose dolphins in the Bay of Islands.

    Wellington marine information CD

    You can find a wealth of information about Wellington’s marine environment on this interactive, web-based CD, available from the Department of Conservation.

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