Discover life offshore of South Taranaki
PUBLISHED RESEARCH
"This report demonstrates that subtidal reefs are in fact common on Pātea Bank, with many more awaiting discovery by multibeam sonar mapping.
Associated with these reefs are extensive areas of biogenic habitat, dominated by macroalgae, as well as areas of sponge garden. The associated fish assemblages are abundant. The unusual distance of these reef systems from shore, occurring on a wide shallow continental shelf, makes them relatively unique in the New Zealand context, and may have protected them (in part) from land-based impacts seen elsewhere around New Zealand. They are worthy of careful management by the TRC, and other governance entities."
- EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Ōhawe Marine Frame
Check out our latest project!
The Marine Frame enriches our connection with our local ocean and offshore reefs.
The Marine Frame viewer is invited to gaze through the frame at the ocean and take a glimpse of life below by viewing the selection of photographs around the frame border, and watching related videos via scanning the QR codes. The frame is a place for the community to gather and share marine based stories and conversation through regular meet ups.
3 cups
Blueberries
Wetsuit.
Warmth
Dive Mask.
Radio to boat
Fins.
Movement
Tank.
Air
B.C.D
Buoyancy
Paper.
Waterproof
Discover Project Reef!
Project Reef Species
