Reefs in the ‘middle’ light zone along NZ’s coast are biodiversity hotspots – many are home to protected species

<https://theconversation.com/reefs-in-the-middle-light-zone-along-nzs-coast-are-biodiversity-hotspots-many-are-home-to-protected-species-254597>

"The latest update on the state of New Zealand’s environment paints a
concerning outlook for marine environments, especially amid the increasing push
to use the marine estate for economic gain.

But many shallow coastal ecosystems remain largely unexplored. As our latest
fieldwork shows, many of these areas are hotspots for protected species, but
are largely unprotected from human impacts."

Cheers,
       *** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net               Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/                 Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/            Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/               Manager, Serious Cybernetics