New Zealand Journal of Marine and Freshwater Research abstracts

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A survey of fish populations at Karikari Peninsula, Northland, by scuba diving

R. C. WlLLAN

Zoology Department, University of Auckland, Private Bag, Auckland, New Zealand

J. M. Dollimore

Jon Nicholson

c/o Biomarine Ltd, R.D.2, Warkworth, New Zealand

Abstract Census data for fishes observed by scuba divers at selected sites on the east coast of Karikari Peninsula, Northland, are given qualitatively in a checklist. Sixty-four species in 33 families were recorded. Significant new records were those for surgeonfish (Prionurus maculatus Ogilby) and rainbow parrotfish (Suezichthys sp.). A system for quantification of densities by an underwater transect technique is presented and results are given for three sites; this method could be used by amateur divers to obtain data on the status and structure of coastal reef fish populations in New Zealand. A standardised transect procedure for divers to follow to obtain comparable results is given.

New Zealand journal of Marine & Freshwater Research, 1979, 13 (3): 447 - 458
Received 27 November 1978; revision received 18 ]une 1979

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