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Management practices. Marine Reserves. Particular areas of territorial seabed and foreshore. Marine Reserves. Particular areas of territorial seabed and foreshore. In these areas there is no fishing, no shellfish or seaweed gathering, no other human exploitation. Marine Reserves.
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Marine Reserves • Particular areas of territorial seabed and foreshore.
Marine Reserves • Particular areas of territorial seabed and foreshore. • In these areas there is no fishing, no shellfish or seaweed gathering, no other human exploitation.
Marine Reserves • Particular areas of territorial seabed and foreshore. • In these areas there is no fishing, no shellfish or seaweed gathering, no other human exploitation. • Managed by DOC, and they are also responsible for looking after sea mammals.
Marine Reserves • Particular areas of territorial seabed and foreshore. • In these areas there is no fishing, no shellfish or seaweed gathering, no other human exploitation. • Managed by DOC, and they are also responsible for looking after sea mammals. • We have 18 marine reserves protecting 7% of territorial waters.
Should include: • Large, pristine natural areas
Should include: • Large, pristine natural areas • Contain breeding stock, and genetic reserves
Should include: • Large, pristine natural areas • Contain breeding stock, and genetic reserves • Also act as controls for measurement and management practices.
Should include: • Large, pristine natural areas • Contain breeding stock, and genetic reserves • Also act as controls for measurement and management practices. • Viable examples of every ecosystem and community (like living ‘museums’)
Should include: • Large, pristine natural areas • Contain breeding stock, and genetic reserves • Also act as controls for measurement and management practices. • Viable examples of every ecosystem and community (like living ‘museums’) • Recreational reserves – public access for non-exploitive recreation, eg sailing, swimming etc.
Reasons for marine reserves • Aesthetic and moral – we have a duty to preserve it for our children yaddayadda
Reasons for marine reserves • Aesthetic and moral – we have a duty to preserve it for our children • Recreational – important for people to see animals in a natural environment, and to interact with them in a positive way
Reasons for marine reserves • Aesthetic and moral – we have a duty to preserve it for our children yaddayadda • Recreational – important for people to see animals in a natural environment, and to interact with them in a positive way • Educational – to teach people about the sea and the coast, and for research
Reasons for marine reserves • Aesthetic and moral – we have a duty to preserve it for our children yaddayadda • Recreational – important for people to see animals in a natural environment, and to interact with them in a positive way • Educational – to teach people about the sea and the coast, and for research
Reasons for marine reserves • Aesthetic and moral – we have a duty to preserve it for our children yaddayadda • Recreational – important for people to see animals in a natural environment, and to interact with them in a positive way • Educational – to teach people about the sea and the coast, and for research • Breeding grounds – allows organisms to reach reproductive size easily, and offspring to survive to reproductive age. Maintains stock of organisms.
Reasons for marine reserves • Protection of rare and endangered species or habitats
Reasons for marine reserves • Protection of rare and endangered species or habitats • Habitat conservation – preserve area that is natural and contains rare and unusual species.
Reasons for marine reserves • Protection of rare and endangered species or habitats • Habitat conservation – preserve area that is natural and contains rare and unusual species. • Genetic conservation – retain genetic diversity among a species, to keep breeding groups healthy. Preserves organisms that have a future role in pharmaceuticals or bioengineering.
