Tag: coastal conservation
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Whangaparāoa rock pools stripped bare as sea life gatherers surge, resident says
Unfolding concern at Whangaparāoa’s rock pools Whangaparāoa, a scenic coastal community near Auckland, has long been known for its shallow rock pools where locals and visitors alike observed a diverse array of marine life. But a rising number of sea life gatherers has turned a familiar shoreline into a scene of concern for residents and…
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Whangaparāoa Rock Pools Stripped Bare: Residents Warn of Sea Life Gatherers’ Impact
Whangaparāoa’s Rock Pools Under Strain Whangaparāoa, a beloved Auckland coastal enclave known for its family-friendly beaches and tidal rock pools, finds itself confronting a troubling trend. Long-time residents and regular beachgoers are reporting that rock pools, once teeming with life, are being stripped bare by sea life gatherers who search these micro-ecosystems for shellfish, sea…
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Whangaparāoa rock pools stripped bare by sea life gatherers, resident says
Coastal life under pressure in Whangaparāoa Whangaparāoa, a coastal suburb north of Auckland, is known for its delicate rock pools that cradle a miniature world of tidal life. Recently, longtime residents have observed a troubling shift: more people are gathering sea life from the pools, and the ecosystem appears to be straining under the pressure.…
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Devastating in all ways: Sand dune ecosystems on Tokerau Beach destroyed by vehicles
Protecting a fragile coastline under siege The dunes along Tokerau Beach, a cherished stretch for locals and visitors alike, face a troubling reality: motorised vehicles are tearing through delicate sand ecosystems. Reports describe how two-wheel and four-wheel vehicles are being driven across the dunes, leaving churned patterns in their wake and undermining the stability of…
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Auckland Dog Owners Urged to Control Pets After Attacks on Little Blue Penguins
Rising concern over penguin safety along Auckland’s coastline The Department of Conservation (DOC) has issued a stark warning to dog owners across Auckland following a spate of attacks on little blue penguins. The protected seabirds, already known for their small stature and shy nature, are increasingly coming into conflict with unleashed or wandering dogs along…
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Ngātiwai’s Provocative Stand at Poor Knights Islands Creates Fresh Marine Law Tensions
Introduction: A provocative act at sea In a move that has ignited debate over marine governance and indigenous rights, the Ngātiwai people undertook a symbolic landing on the Poor Knights Islands, a site long envied for its ecological significance and protected status. The action, described by observers as a deliberate challenge to a recent change…
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Carpobrotus Invasion Tracked by iEcology: Longer Bloom
Tracking an invasive coastline plant with social media A recent study led by researchers at the University of Galway shows how a bright, holiday-photo staple—the carpobrotus plant—plays to its advantage in invaded regions by flowering for a longer period than in its native South Africa. Using more than 1,700 photos from Instagram and citizen science…
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Rare Ocean Sunfish Washed Up Off Donegal Coast: What It Means for Irish Waters
Rare Ocean Sunfish Found on the West Donegal Coast A rare ocean sunfish was discovered washed up on the Back Strand in Falcarragh, on the west coast of Donegal, Ireland. The large, disc-shaped fish was found by two friends out walking on a Saturday morning. Mary Doherty and Adele Paton reported the sighting after coming…