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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.
