Marine biota of the Whangamata and Tairua estuarine systems
1. Identification information
Status
Complete
Data Collection Date
Summary
Quadrat sampling was used to document the distribution of plants and animals in Whangamata and Tairua Harbours.
Purpose:
Baseline survey to guage changes in biota
Content
animal counts and %cover of plants in quadrats spread over the two estuaries.
Study Types
- Inventory/Survey
Categories
- Benthic Communities (including shellfish)
- Plants/Vegetation
- Habitat mapping
- Benthic Communities (including shellfish)
2. Contact information
Commissioning Agencies
- Hauraki Catchment Board
Contact Organisations
- Department of Conservation (Waikato Conservancy)
3. Spatial information
Geographic Coverage
Tairua and Whangamata estuaries
Grid Coordinates
Whangamata – E2764538 N6442493, NZMG, 1:50000, AREA
Tairua – E2762501 N6458341, NZMG, 1:20000, AREA
Locations
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NameTairuaNZMG Easting2762498NZMG Northing6458344LocationTairua HarbourEast Coast
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NameWhangamataNZMG Easting2764535NZMG Northing6442496LocationWhangamata HarbourEast Coast
4. Data acquisition information
Collection Date
January, February 1984
Methodology
Identify/count of surface and infaunal organisms in quadrats at 100-150m grid intercepts across the estuaries.
Frequency of collection:
Once
5. Data quality information
Known Limitations
Less routine observations of channel fauna, birds, and fish.
Gaps in collection:
Not reported
Data quality:
Not reported
Attribute accuracy:
Not reported
6. Distribution information
Format
report
Applications
Availability
Freely available from Department of Conservation
Sensitivity/Confidentiality:
None
7. Status information
Data Status
One off
8. Metadata information
General Notes
DoC Waikato Conservancy Library: 574.526 365 BRI
Related Links
Publications
- Bridgewater, G.D., and Foster, B.A. 1984. Marine biota of the Whangamata and Tairua estuarine systems, Coromandel Peninsula. A report prepared for the Hauraki Catchment Board. Zoology Department, University of Auckland.
Related Publications
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9. Related files
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