Rebecca Liv Stirnemann - Evidence in Chief [pdf, 699 KB]
...long-term viability of some seabird populations is threatened if essential fish habitat and diversity is degraded. It is therefore essential there are areas of refuge and protection for already heavily exploited fish species to maintain key food resources. 29. Functional loss of large fish numbers has been experienced throughout New Zealand: The loss of, and reduction in abundance of, large shoaling fish schools in the north east coast of New Zealand has significant implications on...