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New report on beach erosion proposed

Erosion at Dunedin's Ocean Beach has been an issue along the coastal stretch since the first seawalls were built and the dunes altered in the 19th century.
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Slow work on proposed mataitai reserve for Timaru, Caroline Bay

Caroline Bay's future, as a possible mataitai reserve, will be decided by mid-2016, the Ministry of Primary Industries (MPI) confirmed on Wednesday.
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New initiative to measure dredging impact on Harbour

A new marine community monitoring initiative, led by the University of Otago’s Department of Marine Science and the New Zealand Marine Studies Centre, is set to begin exp...
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Marine Protected Areas proposals need more work

EDS says Government’s Marine Protected Areas proposals need more work
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First-ever federal rules for offshore fish farming issued (USA)

NEW ORLEANS (AP) " The first-ever federal regulations for large-scale fish farming in the ocean were issued Monday, opening a new frontier in the harvesting of popular se...
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Mining proposal sparks fears for Bay's beaches

A proposal to mine the Bay of Plenty seabed between Waihi Beach and Bowentown has alarmed politicians concerned at the implications for the area's "pristine" beaches.
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Students celebrate science at Cawthron

Building crab pots, learning about ocean acidification and how to use drones to monitor river health were some of the activities keeping school kids busy as part of Cawth...
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Basics of climate change: Q&A with Dr. Andrew Tait

Ahead of next week's UN climate change conference in Paris, the Herald's science reporter Jamie Morton is talking to a range of experts on climate-related issues.
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What the experts had to say about Wellington Airport's runway extension

Wellington Airport has published more than 20 independent reports that scrutinise its plans for a 354-metre runway extension. Here is a summary of what they say.
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Coastal inundation tool will warn of risks for seaside properties

A crystal ball revealing the projected sea level rise will be sobering viewing for many coastal homeowners.The online tool to help people see the impacts of projected sea...
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