Crayfish enjoying the reserve life

Nelson’s Tonga Island marine reserve is attributing to the rise in crayfish numbers. A DoC report shows that between 1993-2000 the population rose an average of 4.4% annually in the reserve, but fell 2.9% outside it.

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