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AEBAR informs our decision-making

The Aquatic environment and biodiversity annual review (AEBAR) represents the best scientific information on:

  • the effects of fishing on the environment
  • marine biodiversity
  • aquatic environments.

The information in the review helps us when we make decisions around managing New Zealand's fisheries.

Introduction and research themes

Protected species

Non-target fish and invertebrate catch

Benthic impacts

Ecosystem effects

Biodiversity

Appendices

Note: The AEBAR is supported by more detailed reports and scientific papers published online each year.

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