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Thanks boat owners!

Marine biosecurity is complicated, so we have created this website to help boat owners out. Thanks from all of us for playing your part to help stop the spread of marine pests.

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The Exotic Caulerpa Accelerated Program 
The Exotic Caulerpa Accelerated Program 

The Exotic Caulerpa Accelerated Programme is a programme of work using the recent $5 million funding boost to fast-track the development of caulerpa removal methods and learn more about this invasive pest.

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Mediterranean fanworm detection in Waikawa Marina
Mediterranean fanworm detection in Waikawa Marina

The value of the regular intensive surveillance carried out by Marlborough District Council has proven its worth in March this year with four Mediterranean fanworm discovered and removed from the marina.

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Schools get onboard with marine biosecurity message
Schools get onboard with marine biosecurity message

A couple of weeks ago, the Marine Pests Teachers’ Workshop was held in Whangārei, with educators and professionals from across the region gathering to delve into the world of marine biosecurity.

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See you at the Hutchwilco Boat Show

This year, we’ll be speaking at 2pm on each day of the show about how to identify marine pests, and providing some top tips for boat hygiene. Stop by and see us in Stand 412.

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Get a jump on summer boat work
Get a jump on summer boat work

Save money and avoid wait lists by getting key aspects of boat maintenance done over winter. Boatyards are offering some great deals for haulouts and work done over winter months.

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“It is much more difficult and expensive to eradicate a harmful marine pest than it is to stop it arriving in a new location in the first place. That is why we have a comprehensive marine biosecurity system that spans international and domestic vessel movements.”

Marine biosecurity on Instagram

View fullsize In Whitianga? 🌏 We’re stoked to be meeting boat owners to talk all things marine biosecurity at Whitianga Wharf today from 10am - 2pm. 🛥️🌿⚓️ The first 5️⃣0️⃣ owners/skippers of boats moored in a Coromandel marina or mooring area, or who be
View fullsize Hi boat owners! An info stand will pop up next to Whitianga Boat Ramp on Tuesday 2 January from 10am-2pm.. It's all about: ⛵️Marine Biosecurity - come armed with your questions about Mediterranean fanworm, exotic caulerpa and more 🚤Maritime Saf
View fullsize A holiday message for cruisers
View fullsize Double-check your hull and gear before you head out on your summer cruise and every time you move your boat. ⚓️🎣🚤
View fullsize All appeared well when this beautiful boat arrived in Whangamata Marina over winter with no evidence of fouling other than a slime layer. But on haulout it was clear that fanworm was growing on the flat base of the keel. 😮 It was removed and safely
View fullsize Divers working for councils in the upper north island are ramping up ready for summer surveillance activities to check the hulls of boats for marine pests, and this long term surveillance activity supports the caulerapa response. Waikato Regional Co

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