Marine and coastal

Introduction

Find publications about the conservation of New Zealand's marine and coastal environments.

Area based restrictions

This report details restrictions on marine activities in New Zealand waters. Published 2004.

Biological monitoring of marine protected areas at Banks Peninsula using baited underwater video (BUV)

This study investigated whether baited underwater video (BUV) is a suitable method for monitoring fish assemblages in Banks Peninsula. Published 2018.

Bottlenose dolphin in far north water New Zealands

This report pertains to a DOC commissioned research project on the impacts of vessel activity on bottlenose dolphins in the Bay of Islands. Published 2020.

The role of public perceptions in reducing risks to coastal wildlife from interactions with dogs

Report from a DOC sponsored project through Worcester Polytechnic Institute's International Qualifying Programme. Published 2017.

Marine protected areas

Read reports on Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) that explore MPA design, planning and implementation, and ways to improve them.

Marine reserves and species

Read publications on marine reserves, their operations and species.

Marine science posters

View marine science posters that have been presented at conferences by DOC staff.

New Zealand Coastal Policy Statement

The New Zealand Coastal Policy Statement (NZCPS) 2010 guides local authorities in their day-to-day management of the coastal environment.

Pinger use on gillnets instruction and background information

View a 1999 report on acoustic pingers and how they are helping to reduce bycatch of porpoises and dolphins in gillnets.

Responses of bottlenose dolphin to vessel activity in Northland

This 2016 report pertains to a DOC commissioned research project on the impacts of vessel activity on bottlenose dolphins in the Bay of Islands.