Think Global - December 2011

Cockles show no sign of recovery

Cockle counts on Whangateau Harbour are showing little improvement in the condition of the beds. Harbourcare spokesperson Dr Roger Grace says that preliminary results suggest that there has been no change in the overall density of cockles in the Lews Bay sample area since the mass mortality in 2009.

Fairy tern population on brink

Two fairy tern eggs at Pakiri Beach are being closely monitored, as the time for hatching nears. Department of Conservation biodiversity ranger David Wilson says the one nesting pair at Pakiri laid two eggs on the beach early last month and these are expected to hatch early this month.

Leigh clean up uncovers hidden treasure

Despite the overwhelming amount of litter and debris found during the Leigh Harbour clean up on November 19, not everything that was uncovered was thrown in the bin.

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