Marine non-indigenous species new to New Zealand each year (2009–2015)

Marine non-indigenous species new to New Zealand each year (2009–2015)

New Zealand's Environment Reporting Series: The Ministry for the Environment and Statistics New Zealand

Marine non-indigenous (exotic) species arrive in New Zealand waters on the hulls of international vessels (biofouling) or in discharged ballast waters. Some have little impact or cannot survive in New Zealand waters; others have a negative impact on our native habitats and species and become pests. They can compete with, and prey on, indigenous species, modify natural habitats, affect marine industries or can alter ecosystem processes. The potential impact of non-indigenous species on our native habitats and species means they could threaten our cultural and natural heritage, as well as economic activities such as commercial and recreational fishing, shellfish harvesting, and aquaculture.

Ministry for Primary Industries, NIWA

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Attribution 3.0 New Zealand

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2009–2015; NZ coastal waters

https://data.mfe.govt.nz/table/53491-marine-non-indigenous-species-new-to-new-zealand-each-year-20092015/

Dataset

eng-nz

non-indigenous species, biodiversity, marine pests