Waimaori Streamcare Programme Nelson/Tasman

30/12/2020

05/11/2020

Great news. We have had great success in finding lamprey nests this week. Four were found with eggs and adults and one with adults but yet to have eggs. All were healthy! Here is a rare shot of the mature female - notice the prominent rope on her back (the males have the pouch) and how emaciated she is (though she will stick around vigorously defending her young for some time). We will continue to check the nests through the summer.

23/09/2020

NIWA researchers are working with iwi to try to unlock the secrets of New Zealand tuna - freshwater eels. Every year tiny, glass – or juvenile - eels wash…

29/08/2020

The korokoro is an eel-like fish that has a sucker mouth with h***y teeth and a rasping tongue. It was a highly valued food of Māori, that was harvested at the beginning of the Māori new year. It leaves the ocean during winter and early spring, migrating up freshwater streams to spawn.

17/08/2020

Whitebait season opens today.

Full-size version: https://www.dropbox.com/s/hcz8swu0d4mf2m4/Whitebait%20flowchart%20full-size.png?dl=1

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04/07/2020

01/06/2020

18/05/2020

Ever wondered where NZ longfin eels go to breed? Well wonder no more! These iconic NZ natives are on their way to Tonga, and telling you all about it through...