Salvin's mollymawk
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Protected marine species include all marine mammals and reptiles; sea birds (except black backed gulls); seven species of fish; all black corals, gorgonian corals, stony corals and hydrocorals.
Direct commercial fishing impacts include species being caught, killed or injured in nets or on lines (bycatch). Impacts may also be indirect through the modification of habitat or food availability.
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New Zealand marine mammals include many species of dolphins, seals and whales.
New Zealand is considered the seabird capital of the world, with remarkable and unique seabirds.
About 66 types of sharks are found in New Zealand waters ranging in size from the tiny pygmy shark which grows up to 27 cm long to the 12-metre long whale shark.
Bright lights on cruise ships pose a risk to seabirds flying at night so DOC is working with the international cruise industry to help keep birds safe.
