Management practices

Marine Reserves Particular areas of territorial seabed and

foreshore.

Marine Reserves Particular areas of territorial seabed and

foreshore. In these areas there is no fishing, no

shellfish or seaweed gathering, no other human exploitation.

Marine Reserves Particular areas of territorial seabed and

foreshore. In these areas there is no fishing, no

shellfish or seaweed gathering, no other human exploitation.

Managed by DOC, and they are also responsible for looking after sea mammals.

Marine Reserves Particular areas of territorial seabed and

foreshore. In these areas there is no fishing, no

shellfish or seaweed gathering, no other human exploitation.

Managed by DOC, and they are also responsible for looking after sea mammals.

We have 18 marine reserves protecting 7% of territorial waters.

Should include: Large, pristine natural areas

Should include: Large, pristine natural areas Contain breeding stock, and genetic

reserves

Should include: Large, pristine natural areas Contain breeding stock, and genetic

reserves Also act as controls for measurement

and management practices.

Should include: Large, pristine natural areas Contain breeding stock, and genetic

reserves Also act as controls for measurement

and management practices. Viable examples of every ecosystem

and community (like living ‘museums’)

Should include: Large, pristine natural areas Contain breeding stock, and genetic

reserves Also act as controls for measurement and

management practices. Viable examples of every ecosystem and

community (like living ‘museums’) Recreational reserves – public access for

non-exploitive recreation, eg sailing, swimming etc.

Reasons for marine reserves Aesthetic and moral – we have a duty to

preserve it for our children yadda yadda

Reasons for marine reserves Aesthetic and moral – we have a duty to

preserve it for our children Recreational – important for people to

see animals in a natural environment, and to interact with them in a positive way

Reasons for marine reserves Aesthetic and moral – we have a duty to

preserve it for our children yadda yadda Recreational – important for people to

see animals in a natural environment, and to interact with them in a positive way

Educational – to teach people about the sea and the coast, and for research

Reasons for marine reserves Aesthetic and moral – we have a duty to

preserve it for our children yadda yadda Recreational – important for people to

see animals in a natural environment, and to interact with them in a positive way

Educational – to teach people about the sea and the coast, and for research

Reasons for marine reserves Aesthetic and moral – we have a duty to

preserve it for our children yadda yadda Recreational – important for people to see

animals in a natural environment, and to interact with them in a positive way

Educational – to teach people about the sea and the coast, and for research

Breeding grounds – allows organisms to reach reproductive size easily, and offspring to survive to reproductive age. Maintains stock of organisms.

Reasons for marine reserves Protection of rare and endangered

species or habitats

Reasons for marine reserves Protection of rare and endangered

species or habitats Habitat conservation – preserve area

that is natural and contains rare and unusual species.

Reasons for marine reserves Protection of rare and endangered species

or habitats Habitat conservation – preserve area that is

natural and contains rare and unusual species.

Genetic conservation – retain genetic diversity among a species, to keep breeding groups healthy. Preserves organisms that have a future role in pharmaceuticals or bioengineering.