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Widespread sponge bleaching found in Fiordland: an update from Professor James Bell (VUW)

  • By Haydee Wilton Jun 22, 2022
Photo of bleached sponge in Fiordland. Supplied by Professor James Bell (VUW)

In May 2022 researchers from my research group, who were working in Fiordland noticed something very unusual in the shallow waters of Te Puaitaha/Breaksea Sound, thousands of the ‘bleached’ white sponges. On closer inspection the sponges were all the same species, the cup sponge Cymastella lamellata, and this bleaching event was subsequently confirmed throughout Tamatea/Dusky, Te Puaitaha/Breaksea and Doubtful/Patea Sounds, and is likely to have occurred throughout the wider Fiordland Marine Area (FMA).

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Research for treatment options for invasive marine pests

  • By Haydee Wilton Jan 25, 2022
The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) is investing in research to advance treatment options for invasive marine pests and support growth of New Zealand’s aquaculture industry.
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If these walls could talk – passive acoustic monitoring in the FMA

  • By Haydee Wilton Jan 25, 2022
Bottlenose dolphins in Doubtful Sound/Patea. Supplied by Leah Crowe, University of Otago

Are you interested in the underwater sounds of Fiordland's marine environment? Do you operate a vessel in the FMA, and would you be interested in supporting acoustic research?

Researchers from the universities of Otago and Waikato are seeking help with accessing remote locations in the FMA for the deployment and servicing of acoustic underwater recorders.

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Guardians provide recommendations on recreational fishing regulations to the Minister of Oceans and Fisheries

  • By Haydee Wilton Dec 15, 2021
Family fishing

In November, the Guardians travelled to Wellington to deliver their recommendations to Hon. David Parker, the Minister of Oceans and Fisheries, regarding changes to the amateur fishing regulations in the Fiordland (Te Moana o Atawhenua) Marine Area.

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New Fiordland Marine Guardians appointed

  • By Haydee Wilton Dec 01, 2021

Environment Minister David Parker recently appointed two new Fiordland Marine Guardians and re-appointed three existing Guardians.

Fiordland is an incredibly special part of Aotearoa with unique qualities, landscapes and taonga species that need protection.

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