Tapuae Marine Reserve

Tapuae Marine Reserve
Map of New Zealand showing the location of the reserve.
Location New Zealand
Coordinates 39°3′30″S 174°0′28″E / 39.05833°S 174.00778°E / -39.05833; 174.00778Coordinates: 39°3′30″S 174°0′28″E / 39.05833°S 174.00778°E / -39.05833; 174.00778
Area 1404 ha
Established 2008
Governing body Department of Conservation

Tapuae Marine Reserve is a marine reserve created in 2008 off the Taranaki coast of New Zealand.

It protects an area of 1404 ha and adjoins the Sugar Loaf Islands Marine Protected Area.[1]

References

  1. ↑ "New marine reserve off the Taranaki coast". New Zealand Government. 2008-05-08. Retrieved 2008-05-08.

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