On Monday, August 22, Fisheries New Zealand began public consultation on proposed amendments to the Amateure Fishing regulations for the Fiordland Marine Area (FMA).
The survey asked about issues including:
The 2010 study presents data from the second iteration of the survey and discusses trends in use patterns and user perceptions between 2007 and 2010.
Thomas Mattern and Ursula Allenberg talk about the Tawaki Project and the secret lives of Fiordland penguins.
Bottlenose Dolphin Distribution in Fiordland
Leah Crowe is studying Fiordland Bottlenose dolphins using aerial drone systems and underwater acoustic monitoring devices.
The guide includes information on:
The guide was prepared by the Fiordland Marine Guardians, the Ministry for the Environment, the Ministry for Primary Industries, the Department of Conservation, and Environment Southland.
It is with great pleasure that we present our Annual Report for the year to July 2018. You can download a pdf copy of the report here. If you would prefer a printed copy, please contact Allison at info@fmg.org.nz.
An anchorage is an area that is set aside or used temporarily to secure a boat or ship using its anchor. A mooring is a weight, post or other structure that has been placed on the seabed and is used to secure a boat or ship.
See our Fiordland by Sea guide for descriptions and detailed maps of anchorages, moorings and no-anchoring areas.
While the marine area of Fiordland appears vast, much of the reef habitat inside the fiords does not support productive fisheries as the environment is dark, calm and has large freshwater inputs. In stark contrast, the outer fiords and open coast are environments with plenty of light, lots of wave energy and nutrient-rich waters. In these areas, faster growth and higher rates of reproduction of key species means that fisheries are able to support a higher level of fishing effort.
A vessel of any size – or a single item of diving or fishing gear – could introduce a damaging pest to Fiordland’s marine environment or a pest-free island. Every visitor to Fiordland must play their part in keeping this precious corner of New Zealand safe.
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