The rdb database contains all MFish reference codes that are used in the collection and checking of fisheries related data. Reference codes include, for example, species codes, area codes, method codes and biological codes.

A boatie’s guide to protecting Fiordland’s unique and precious marine environment.

MPI and regional councils are responsible for marine biosecurity. Work programmes are underway to help prevent maine pests arriving in New Zealand in the first place, to detect and take action against any new arrivals, and to help manage any that do become established.

Vessel biofouling is a major pathway for the introduction and spread of non-indigenous marine species. The purpose of this review is to identify and review potential in-water systems for cleaning biofouling in sea chests and internal pipework. The review will also inform the requirements of the standard to be met.

Check your fodder beet crop for the aggressive weed velvetleaf.

This fact sheet outlines new biosecurity requirements for all incoming vessels: vessels will be required to have a clean hull when arriving to New Zealand.

Vessel biofouling is a major pathway for the introduction and spread of non-indigenous marine species. The purpose of this review is to develop an understanding of current and emerging technologies for in-water cleaning for the development of standard testing requirements. The review will also inform the requirements of the standard to be met.

The Mediterranean fanworm has become well established in many parts of the Waitemata
Harbour and inner Hauraki Gulf, including in marinas, as well as parts of Whangarei
Harbour.

The estimation of age in abalone using shell growth rings has been achieved using two main techniques. These are the counting of external growth checks on the shell and the counting of internal growth checks within sections of the shell. Stable oxygen isotope analyses appear to be the most reliable method of validating the timing of growth check deposition.

The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) conducts regular checks for marine pests in a number of high-risk marine areas around the country and has been doing so since 2002. The focus of this surveillance is the early detection of a number of pests that are not known to be in New Zealand, and we are actively trying to keep out.

This organism has been found in parts of Whangarei and Auckland harbours. B. giganteum moves location and spreads by attaching itself to vessel hulls and niche areas. Owners of vessels moored in Auckland and Whangarei harbours, especially the Marsden Cove marina, need to ensure their vessel hulls and niche areas (i.e. underwater fittings such as water intakes and outlets, propeller shaft, sonar tubes, transducers) are clean and free of fouling growth and the hull well coated in antifouling paint.

A short-term financial and physical forecast reflecting farmer, consultant and industry perceptions of pastoral trends and issues, production and financial figures.

This chapter contains model results and commentary from the 2009 farm monitoring programme providing information on the production and financial status of the Otago sheep and beef model farm.