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Have you ever wondered how ships can unwittingly t Have you ever wondered how ships can unwittingly transport organisms around the world? You’ve maybe heard of ballast water and thought that would be a problem (and if you’re like me, not really understood how that is). Thanks to Sunday night’s talk from marine biologist Scott Godwin, we now understand much better! Ships need ballast water to stay afloat. They suck up water as they unload in one place and then discharge water in another port when they take on new cargo, so the larvae of organisms like sea urchins and crayfish do travel in that water. BUT the good news is that there are now microfilters and UV treatment so the chances are VERY LOW of accidentally introducing unwanted marine species that way. Organisms can also hitch a lift by attaching to the bottoms of boats (biofouling), so it’s super important to keep your boat bottom clean🫧. Some good news is New Zealand is really strict on checking commercial boats that come into our ports and we lead the world in our biosecurity laws. A danger point is exotic species in aquarium trades. We learned that it was vitally important not to empty out your unwanted seawater tanks (or freshwater for that matter) into waterways, as around the world escapees have caused major problems invading new areas. If you think you see any marine pests like these pictured call 0800 80 99 66 Thanks to Scott Godwin, Amodeo Environmental and Waikato Regional Council for helping to spread the word about precious marine life! Check out marine.nz for more advice and information @ourwaikato #marineconservation #marinepests #marineadvocacy
Another great group of outdoor educators from @hil Another great group of outdoor educators from @hillaryoutdoors helping us to free the plantings in the Children's Forest 💚 💪We are battling kikuyu grass, which is one of the fastest-growing and invasive grasses in New Zealand. In summer the runners can grow 25mm per day and reach 3m long 👀 It's an introduced grass originally from central East Africa and has become a big problem for coastal and water edge habitats. 🙅‍♀️It completely smothers plantings and prevents the establishment of native seedlings. 🚸That's why we have been planting this area with Colville School, helping the coastal native forest regenerate through these dense weed mats with special thanks to recent funders @treesthatcount for the plants from Colville Harbour Care nursery. 🌳And it's working!! Look at the height the earlier plantings are reaching, and now the released plants will have a chance to grow above the kikuyu 🙏🙏🙏 Thank you Hillary Outdoors team for your volunteer mahi with us 💚 #treesthatcount #volunteering #nznativeplants #treerelease
Marine biologist Scott Godwin will be with us toni Marine biologist Scott Godwin will be with us tonight 5pm at the Peppertree restaurant in Kapanga/Coromandel town. Come hear about alien invaders! Sun 7th June, 5pm #winterlectureseries
Free at last! Taking a moment at today's wild ging Free at last! Taking a moment at today's wild ginger weeding day to release a young putaputawētā tree from the strangling creeper vine, climbing asparagus.
Ginger morning! Wild kahili ginger bash, leaving f Ginger morning! Wild kahili ginger bash, leaving from Driving Creek railway carpark at 9am, today, Saturday 30th May. Come make a difference to our ngahere and remove some invasive weeds! @drivingcreeknz #conservation #volunteering
Thank you so much to the crew from @hillaryoutdoor Thank you so much to the crew from @hillaryoutdoors who have been up here on their training course to be outdoor education instructors and pitched in to release weeds and clear ground for new native plantings. So pleased to meet you and what a huge difference you made to the plants in the Children's Forest. It will make it easier for the Colville School children who have been coming to plant here for 20 years 😃
Huge thanks to our sponsor @nzautotraps for donat Huge thanks to our sponsor @nzautotraps for donating an AT220 trap for our Winter Lecture Series raffle this year. These traps have been game-changing for our possum control work (more on that later) as they are self-resetting, and they capture rats and stoats too. Raffle tickets are so affordable you can buy several!! Come along to our events through winter at the Pepper Tree Restaurant in Kapanga/Coromandel town, great chance to meet up and learn something new. Our first event is Sunday 7th June at 5pm.
It's time to cut the ginger!! Join us for another It's time to cut the ginger!! Join us for another great volunteer weeding day with Driving Creek this Saturday 30th May at 9am. We'll meet at the carpark and go from there. Wear some protective clothing and be prepared for a stream crossing. A couple of hours work followed by coffee and cake 😃 Look forward to catching up with you all! @drivingcreeknz
Announcing our first speaker for our Winter Lectur Announcing our first speaker for our Winter Lecture Series 2026! Save the date 7 June at 5pm. Scott Godwin has been working on the problem of marine alien species since 1991 when he began his career at the Smithsonian in Washington DC, sampling ballast water on commercial and U.S Navy vessels. Since then he has worked in Hawaii, researching vessel biofouling transport and coral reef ecology, and is now collaborating on marine biosecurity advice and education in Aotearoa NZ. Human activities are introducing marine species around the world: what controls exist? Marine species introductions into coastal bays and estuaries are occurring on a global scale, because of human-mediated activities. The primary human activities that contribute to worldwide marine introductions include 1) the aquaculture and fisheries sectors, 2) the aquatic pet trade, and 3) ocean-going private and commercial vessels. Marine biosecurity researchers consider the international and domestic movements of maritime cargo ships and private vessels in coastal port areas to be the single largest source of marine species introductions. In addition, the global movement and production of commodities from the sea have made recent and historical contributions to the establishment of non-native marine species. These activities combined with the changing climate have served to challenge the integrity of marine coastal ecosystems. This presentation will characterize the primary mechanisms of marine introductions associated with the activities mentioned and provide insight for control measures world-wide and management activities locally in New Zealand. How are our waters at threat from introduced species? What can we do? Come hear Scott speak at the Pepper Tree Restaurant on Sunday 7th June at 5pm for a relaxed and informative evening with caring and curious locals. Koha welcome to support our conservation in northern Coromandel.
I'm pretty sure "That fernbird scared the 💩 out I'm pretty sure "That fernbird scared the 💩 out of me" is a phrase no one has ever said before 🤣 Our ops manager got a fright when one cheeped loudly, right in his ear while undertaking 5 minute bird counts today. He reckons it snuck up on him. Described as 'skulking sparrow-sized and well-camouflaged' he could be right! Regardless we are thrilled to know the tiny mātātā are still out in the wetland, scaring off intruders 💥💪
Want to know more about our Coromandel Backyard Tr Want to know more about our Coromandel Backyard Trapping initiative with Predator Free New Zealand Trust and Driving Creek Conservation team? Vicki will be giving a short run-down of how to get involved at this event on Friday 1st May in Coromandel town. Keen to learn about the AT220 multispecies traps? Join in to this kōrero hosted by Predator Free Hauraki Coromandel Community Trust Friday 1st May 2026, Coromandel Citizens Hall 10am - 1pm @predatorfreehc @predatorfreenz @drivingcreeknz
Oh our hearts 💗 One of our members sent us this Oh our hearts 💗 One of our members sent us this gorgeous image she captured during summer 🥰this tūturiwhatu chick takes its first steps on a Coromandel beach, a wonderful reminder for us to share with care. Northern NZ dotterel are a threatened shorebird, at risk from introduced predators and accidental deaths from human activity like vehicles on beaches or dogs off leads. Take special care during the breeding season from Sept to March to watch out for baby chicks 🐣 Thanks Anna Sephton for this image to celebrate conservation week 💚 @anna_sephton_
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