Learn about the Northland marine habitat mapping project. Understanding habitats in the marine area is a first necessary step to enable planning for marine protection.
Mimiwhangata Marine Park is located on Northland's east coast. The 2000-hectare park was established for its scenery, wildlife, cultural heritage and recreational values.
Our Billion Dollar Coast is a marine conservation awareness programme for Northland.
The ocean surrounding the Poor Knights Islands, off the east coast of Northland, was established as New Zealand's second marine reserve in 1981.
The Whangarei Harbour Marine Reserve protects 253.7 hectares or 2.54% of the Whangarei Harbour.
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