The above co-ordinates are bogus please dont go there unless you are in a boat
Purpose of the marine reserve
The reserve takes the full force of the southern ocean swells and lies in the confluence of three oceanic currents.These currents influence the shaping of exposed shorelines into a wide range of habitats and bring a rich mix of plants and animals together.Marine reserves are areas of the sea and foreshore in which all natural features, including marine life, are legally protected. With full protection, ecosystems can return to near their natural state. The government is working towards a network of marine protected areas to help retain the full diversity of New Zealand’s marine species and ecosystems for the future. A process of community consultation and application for the marine reserve began in 1991 by the South Coast Marine Reserve Coalition and Royal Forest and Bird Protection Society of New Zealand. The reserve was formally established in 2008.
Visiting the marine reserve
Fish Over 180 fish species have been recorded on the south coast. Common species include butterfish, blue moki, blue cod, banded wrasse, variable triplefin and spotty. Occasionally seen species include snapper, long-tailed stingray, and the seahorse. Although common, seahorses are wellcamouflaged during the day, but at night their eyes can be picked up by torchlight, shining like cats’ eyes.
Please remember
The public is welcome and encouraged to enjoy marine reserves. In all marine reserves you may dive, snorkel, take photos, swim, kayak, navigate through, picnic on the beach, build sand castles, and investigate rock pools. Anchoring is also allowed in this reserve but please do so without dragging anchors through reef habitats. Please keep dogs on leads. All marine life is protected. Fishing and the removal or disturbance of any living or non-living marine resource is prohibited, except as necessary for permitted monitoring or research. A major benefit of marine reserves is that they offer an opportunity to study marine environments in a close to natural state. Monitoring of any changes to the area over time will be carried out. If you come across any research equipment in the reserve please do not disturb it. Wilfully damaging marine life or the natural features of the reserve. There are penalties for:
• Fishing from either a boat or shore.
• Taking marine life, including shellfish and seaweed
• Feeding fish. This disrupts their natural behaviour.
• Discharging toxic substances or pollutants.
• Disturbing wildlife such as marine mammals and birds.
• Building an unauthorised structure.
• Littering.
• Using anything that you know has come from the reserve.
• Failing to give your correct name and address to a ranger.
• Threatening or bribing a ranger.
Further information
Contact Poneke Area Office on 04 472 5821 "http://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-visit/wellington/poneke/taputeranga-marine-reserve/"> Link to DOC info site
Puzzle
Please DONT Include the cover to answer this question - this is one for the child in you
A: How many blue fish are there?
B: How many Red Fish are there?
C: How many Yellow fish are there - Don't cont the white ones - 1?
D: How many Green Fish are there ?
E: How many bumps were there on the longer Wump - 1?
F: How many fingers are there on his right hand - 2?
G: How many Green Fish are there + 8?
H: Ring the Gack, How many Yellow rings can you see?
Solution
S:41 2D.CGB E:174 4H.EEF
When placed the 200ml round cache contained the following please replace exactly as found so it wont get muggled
Logbook
Pencil
Blue Glass Fish