New! marine pest map

Ever wondered if any marine pest species are present in your local bay or harbour? Or keen to check if a marine pest is already known to be in a spot before you report it?

A new interactive marine pest map is available on the marine biosecurity portal that can help users to determine what non-indigenous species have been detected at a specific location. 

• If you find something you suspect is a marine pest in a location where it hasn’t been found before: report it urgently to MPI and your regional council

• If you find a marine pest that is in a location and you want to understand more about it, try using this map with instructions.

• If in doubt, take a sample or a photo and report it. 

If you have any questions about the maps or want to be added to the email list for surveillance results please contact Abe Growcott atAbraham.growcott@mpi.govt.nz.