A marine park declared in 1984 off the Mimiwhangata farm park in Northland has failed to protect sealife. Recreational fishing, allowed in a marine park, is blamed for the deterioration. The Department of Conservation is now proposing a proper marine reserve and is calling for public submissions.
JOHN GARDINER
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Forest and Bird, Issue 313, 1 August 2004, Page 9
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49A marine park declared in 1984 off the Mimiwhangata farm park in Northland has failed to protect sealife. Recreational fishing, allowed in a marine park, is blamed for the deterioration. The Department of Conservation is now proposing a proper marine reserve and is calling for public submissions. JOHN GARDINER Forest and Bird, Issue 313, 1 August 2004, Page 9
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