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Marine Protected Areas

Learn more about New Zealand's marine conservation network.

MPA stands for Marine Protected Area - it includes all no take-long term areas around Aotearoa. 

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Watch this space for more information and a map of MPAs.

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Resources

Dr Bill Ballantine 1937 - 2015

The late Dr Bill Ballantine was a marine conservation legend, and was influential in the establishment of New Zealand’s first marine reserve at Goat Island, Leigh. Bill wrote educational material that clearly outlines the principals of marine reserves.

 

A must read summary from Dr Roger Grace on why we need Marine Reserves
An excellent poster: Snapper - what we have learned from marine reserves
An excellent poster: Crayfish - what we have learned from marine reserves

DoC's A- Z Marine Reserves
Forest & Birds - I love marine reserves page

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Watch these two excellent videos from the late Dr Roger Grace on why we need Marine Reserves

Dr Bill Ballentine

Beneath the surface

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Stories from MPAs

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