Government announces 5 new marines reserves
The Government has opened five new marine reserves on the West Coast of the South Island!! The marine reserves have been put in place to protect a range of marine physical environment for conversation, science and recreation. The marine reserves have been named- Kahurangi, Punakaiki, Waiau Glacier Coast, Tauparikaka and Hautai.
They are the first marine reserves on the West Coast outside of Fiordland. The marine reserves will protect some of the shore and seabed habitats of the special marine life such as Hector’s dolphins and blue penguins. Conservation Minister Nick Smith said “The reserves represent a great result for conversations on the West Coast.
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