Deep‐water corals are protected in the seas around New Zealand by legislation that
prohibits intentional damage and removal, and by marine protected areas where bottom …

Aim Cetaceans are inherently difficult to study due to their elusive, pelagic and often highly
migratory nature. New Zealand waters are home to 50% of the world's cetacean species, but …

Vulnerable marine ecosystems (VMEs) are typically fragile and slow to recover, making
them likely to be substantially altered by disturbance. In the High Seas, regional fishery …

A better understanding of the patterns of distribution and abundance of sharks and their
potential biological and environmental drivers is essential to develop and evaluate spatial …

Many cetacean species are at risk from anthropogenic disturbances including climate
change, pollution, and habitat degradation. Identifying cetacean hotspots for conservation …

Several international agreements and conventions require nations to establish Marine
Protected Area (MPA) networks as an approach to alleviating biodiversity declines; however …

Vulnerable marine ecosystems (VMEs) are typically fragile and slow to recover, thereby
making them susceptible to disturbance, including fishing. In the high seas, the United …

Abstract Aotearoa (New Zealand) is a global hotspot of marine biodiversity and has a
productive commercial fishing industry. Despite the importance of sustainably managing …

To support ongoing marine spatial planning in New Zealand, a numerical environmental
classification using Gradient Forest models was developed using a broad suite of biotic and …

Collision with power lines is a major cause of mortality for many bird species. Understanding
the biotic and abiotic factors that increase collision risk is therefore important for …