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marine
and coastal conservation
The
Department is responsible for the marine reserves, and for marine
mammals. Less than 0.1% of New Zealand's marine environment
is currently protected, compared to about 30% of the land.
Marine
reserves
"Marine reserves are specified areas
of the territorial sea, seabed and foreshore managed for scientific
study and to preserve the marine habitat in its natural state.
Reserves may be established in areas that contain underwater
scenery, natural features, or marine life of such distinctive
quality, or so typical, beautiful or unique that their continued
preservation is in the national interest."
"Under the Marine Reserves Act 1971, the Department
of Conservation is responsible for caring for and managing marine
reserves. Management functions include marking marine reserve
boundaries, law enforceent, issuing scientific permits and monitoring
environmental change."
Both
quotes from Department of Conservation Fact Sheet 1996: Marine
Reserves.
Marine
mammals
"The Department of Conservation administers the Marine
Mammals Protection Act 1978 (MMPA), which provides for the conservation,
protection and management of marine mammals."
"The Act provides for the establishment of marine mammals
sanctuaries, within which fishing activities can be strictly
controlled by the Minister of Conservation."
Both
quotes from Department of Conservation Fact Sheet 1996: Marine
Mammals in New Zealand.
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Cape
Rodney-Okakari Point
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Poor Knights Islands
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Kermadec Islands
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Kapiti
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Whanganui A Hei (Cathedral Cove)
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Mayor Island (Tuhua)
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Long Island-Kokomohua
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Piopiotahi
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Te Awaatu Channel (The Gut)
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Tonga
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Westhaven (Te Tahi Tapu)
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Long Bay-Okura
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Motu Manawa-Pollen Island
Marine
mammals
sanctuaries
- Banks
Peninsula (Hector's dolphin)
- Auckland
Islands (New Zealand sealion, southern right whale)
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