Despite the demonstrated benefits of marine protected areas, there has been relatively little
dialogue about freshwater protected areas (FPAs) even though some have been …

Amphidromy is a distinctive life‐history strategy of some fish species that involves spawning
in fresh or brackish water followed by dispersal to sea by newly hatched larvae, where they …

As management tools, freshwater reserves are under‐represented in protected area
networks for fisheries conservation and enhancement. This is surprising considering that …

Te Wairoa Hōpūpū Hōnengenenge Mātangirau (Wairoa River) and its tributaries are
significant to the iwi and hapū of Te Rohe o Te Wairoa in Wairoa, an area spanning northern …

Compensatory density‐dependent (DD) processes play an integral role in fisheries
management by underpinning fundamental population demographics. However, DD …

Understanding how fecundity and egg size respond to density‐dependent and density‐
independent processes is essential for fisheries assessments because it shows managers …

Identification of taxonomically cryptic species is essential for the effective conservation of
biodiversity. Freshwater‐limited organisms tend to be genetically isolated by drainage …

The Wairoa River and its tributaries in Hawke's Bay are vital for mahinga kai and hold high
cultural value for the iwi and hapū of Te Rohe o Te Wairoa. Sediment entering the water …

With the global decline of freshwater fishes, quantifying the body size-specific habitat use of
vulnerable species is crucial for accurately evaluating population health, identifying the …

Floodplain ecosystems are focal points for human settlement, and consequently are often
subjected to extensive modification and infrastructure development. Establishment of non …