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Showing 1 to 20 of 32 for “"Bay of Plenty"”.
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Pelagic dispersal and population connectivity of the green-lipped mussel (Perna canaliculus) in the Bay of Plenty
An understanding of the pelagic dispersal and connectivity in wild mussel populations is important for their sustainable management and for guiding the harvesting of wild seed for the mussel aquaculture industry. However, due to the complexity of the larval dispersal process, most studies have been …
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Remote sensing of dynamics and aboveground biomass of seagrass in Tauranga Harbor (Bay of Plenty), New Zealand
… however, have been degraded in both terms of area and habitat quality across the globe, leading to a significant loss of ecosystem services and human livelihood support. This ongoing degradation has resulted in an urgent need to develop tools for assessing the temporal changes of extant …
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Management of seal tourism in New Zealand – tourism and the New Zealand fur seal in the Bay of Plenty
… due to the playful and interactive nature of seals. The industry can have positive outcomes for pinnipeds, through education and the promotion of conservation issues, or negative outcomes, such as causing the animals to abandon sites. The impact of tourism on pinnipeds needs to be minimal …
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Potassium acetate treatment as a potential means for stabilising extra sensitive, halloysite-rich soils in the Bay of Plenty, New Zealand — A novel approach to an old issue
… over 600 fatalities recorded. While the types of landslides in New Zealand vary due to changeable geology and triggering conditions, one area that is particularly heavily affected is the Western Bay of Plenty region, specifically the Ōmokoroa peninsula, where numerous landslides have occurred. …
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Environmentally Sustainable Aquaculture: An Eco-Physical Perspective
… experienced a significant and sustained period of growth. Greenshell mussels (Perna canaliculus) are proving to be a popular and valuable cultured species, with large domestic and international markets. Traditionally, these bivalves have been farmed within enclosed embayments and on relatively …
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Optimising the stream habitat assessment for the Bay of Plenty Regional Council : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science in Conservation Biology at Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand
… assessment methods during the current Bay of Plenty Natural Environmental Monitoring Network (BOP NERMN) stream habitat survey. These assessments are carried out by a team of different students each summer. Because qualitative assessments typically require less time (shorter in-field …
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The potential effectiveness of eco-n nitrification inhibitor in reducing nitrification rates in a range of key New Zealand dairy pasture soils: A dissertation submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Agricultural Science with Honours
… into nitrate leaching losses and the development of mitigation strategies to inhibit the detrimental effects of nitrate leaching on the environment and human health. Recent research has focussed on nitrification inhibitors as an on-farm mitigation tool to reduce nitrate leaching. This study looks …
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Geotechnical Characterisation of Pumiceous Soils for Liquefaction Assessment
Sands consisting of pumice particles are a common soil type found in several parts of the Waikato Basin and Bay of Plenty in the North Island of New Zealand. The pumice sands are distributed in the area due to powerful historic volcanic eruptions; with subsequent airborne transport and later …
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Aspects of the biology of the receptacle weevil, Rhinocyllus conicus (Froehlich) relating to its role as a biocontrol agent of nodding thistle, Carduus nutans L.
Observations were carried out on the lifecycle of Rhinocyllus conicus (receptacle weevil) and growth forms of Carduus nutans (nodding thistle) from Nov. 1988 to June 1990 at Galatea in the central Bay of Plenty and on the coast at Whakatane. The dates of first emergence of adults in the spring, …
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Factors influencing the occurrence of stinging jellyfish (Physalia spp.) at New Zealand beaches
Individuals of the cnidarian genus Physalia are a common sight at New Zealand beaches and are the primary cause of jellyfish stings to beachgoers each year. The identity of the species and the environmental factors that determine its presence are unknown. Lack of knowledge of many marine species is …
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'Hass' avocado tree water use and the effects of water stress on fruit development
‘Hass’ avocado tree water use and the effects of water deficits on fruit development were assessed in New Zealand from 2017 to 2019. Avocado tree water use was quantified by sap flow measurement and the soil water balance method at three sites in the main avocado growing regions of the Bay of …
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The influence of sediment nutrient dynamics on the response of lake ecosystems to restoration and climate change
… and recreation, have caused deterioration of water quality in many freshwater lakes worldwide. Apart from anthropogenic impacts, it is also recognized that climate has a direct influence on lake water temperature, nutrient loads, phytoplankton abundance and chemistry. However, little is …
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Māori transitions into tertiary education
… explored the lived transition experiences of 20 Māori tertiary education students in the Bay of Plenty region. Historical and contemporary factors in Aotearoa influencing effective Māori student transitions into tertiary education were investigated. Data were collected and analysed through …
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Mill wives: a study of gender relations, family and work in a single-industry town
The experiences and everyday practices of wives of production workers in a town with one dominant industry that imposes a variety of demands on workers and their spouses is the focus of this thesis. The town is Kawerau, established for the milling and manufacture of timber, pulp and paper, and …
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Human safety and shark conservation: an analysis of surfer risk perceptions and attitudes towards shark management
South Africa has a history of human conflict with sharks and shark safety management. Management of this conflict differs throughout the country, with Cape Town opting for a non-lethal approach in the form of the Shark Spotters programme, and Kwa-Zulu Natal (KZN) opting for a lethal approach using …
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The Hydrodynamic and Estuarine Physics Of Maketu Estuary
Maketu Estuary is situated -35 km southeast of Tauranga in the central Bay of Plenty, New Zealand. The hydrodynamics of the estuary was drastically altered when the large Kaituna River was diverted directly to the sea in 1957 as a part of the flood protection scheme. This dramatically changed the …
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The biogeography and trophic roles of coastal marine sponges (Porifera) from the west coast of the North Island, New Zealand: Influences of catchments.
… the ecological and biodiversity implications of some of these impacts are well understood, for others there is a need for a greater understanding of the effects of these activities on vulnerable sedentary species. For researchers to pragmatically assess impacts on cryptic sponge species in …
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Cadmium accumulation in agricultural soils
… in New Zealand (NZ) soils as a result of phosphate fertiliser application. Cadmium is a biotoxic heavy metal and can be adsorbed by soil and enter the human food chain. Three objectives were investigated in this thesis: 1. Determine if the distribution of Cd varies between soils with …
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