South Taranaki Reef Life: Difference between revisions

Revision as of 11:43, 9 July 2020

What makes the subtidal reefs of South Taranaki unique? Locals in Hawera and Pātea are discovering and documenting the subtidal rocky reef communities found in the South Taranaki Bight.

Project Overview

This project initially focuses on one target reef (approximately 11km offshore at a depth of 23 metres), for which a number of surveys will be conducted throughout the year allowing us to capture the ecological variance across seasons.

A range of basic scientific methods will be employed by local community groups to survey the reef. It is hoped that this research effort will continue into the future and expand to incorporate additional reefs.

Partners

Patea and District Fishing Club, Hawera Intermediate, Hawera High School, Ngaa Rauru, Te Runanga o Ngaati Ruanui Trust, Taranaki Regional Council, DOC

Resources

Facebook page

Website Project Reeflife

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 == Project Overview ==
-This project initially focuses on one target reef (approx. 5km offshore and depth of approx. 20metres), for which a number of surveys will be conducted throughout the year allowing us to capture the ecological variance across seasons.
+This project initially focuses on one target reef (approximately 11km offshore at a depth of 23 metres), for which a number of surveys will be conducted throughout the year allowing us to capture the ecological variance across seasons.
 A range of basic scientific methods will be employed by local community groups to survey the reef. It is hoped that this research effort will continue into the future and expand to incorporate additional reefs.
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 [https://www.facebook.com/projectreeflife/ Facebook page]
-Website [https://www.projectreeflife.org/?fbclid=IwAR18EVAVvtutJWmNT_94yMcXJjLvjJ7yEebs-3bpHNAUbQb9BJVGAIs_z7A Project Reeflife]
+Website [https://www.projectreefsouthtaranaki.org/ Project Reeflife]
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