New Zealand is famous for its land birds like the kiwi and kākāpō. But just as remarkable and unique are the seabirds. More than a third of the 80 or so species of seabirds that breed in New Zealand are endemic, or found nowhere else.
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DOC is responsible for New Zealand's marine reserves and marine protected and threatened species.
Offshore islands
New Zealand's offshore islands are isolated areas of land within New Zealand’s Exclusive Economic Zone.
Effects of sediment on birds
The known effects of marine sediment on New Zealand’s 87 seabird species and 47 shorebird species were discussed in this report. Knowledge gaps were also highlighted.