Waikato Coastal Database

Te Whanganui-a-Hei Marine Reserve Reef Fish Monitoring: Autumn 2010

1. Identification information

Status
Complete
Data Collection Date
Summary
This report presents the results of a baited underwater video (BUV) survey and underwater visual census (UVC) survey conducted between April-May 2010 within Te Whanganui a Hei marine reserve and non-reserve areas. These areas have not been surveyed since 2006. Purpose: Biological monitoring in the Te Whanganui-a-Hei marine reserve
Content
Reef fish counts and size estimates.
Study Types
  • Monitoring
Categories
  • Marine Protection
  • Fish

2. Contact information

Commissioning Agencies
  • Department of Conservation
Contact Organisations
  • Department of Conservation (Waikato Conservancy)

3. Spatial information

Geographic Coverage
Te Whanganui a Hei marine reserve and surrounding non-reserve areas.
Grid Coordinates
Locations
  • Name
    NZMG Easting
    0
    NZMG Northing
    0
    Location
    Mercury Bay to Tairua Harbour (including Tairua Ocean Beach)
    East Coast

4. Data acquisition information

Collection Date
Autumn 2010
Methodology
Baited underwater video Underwater diver visual transects Frequency of collection: This survey - one off, but part of a long term monitoring programme.

5. Data quality information

Known Limitations

6. Distribution information

Format
Excel spreadsheet Written report Digital Format: Excel and Word/pdf
Applications
Availability
Available on request

7. Status information

Data Status
complete

9. Related files

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