Biosecurity New Zealand is updating controls on anchoring and fishing at Aotea Great Barrier Island to help prevent the spread of the exotic Caulerpa seaweed.
Caulerpa can form large underwater fields,
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Water users asked to keep aye out for freshwater gold clam
Otago Regional Council is urging recreational water users in Otago to be vigilant after the discovery of a new aquatic pest species in New Zealand.
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Invasive seaweed detected on Great Barrier – new rules for boaties
New rules to prevent the spread of an invasive seaweed will soon make it illegal to anchor most vessels in three bays at Aotea Great Barrier Island.
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New biosecurity fines introduced for vessel operators
Commercial and recreational vessels will soon be fined by Biosecurity NZ officers if they don’t play by the rules
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