新西兰扩大了其第一个海洋储备,现在增加了四倍,以促进养护和鱼类种群。 New Zealand expands its first marine reserve, now four times larger, to boost conservation and fish stocks.

新西兰的Leigh海洋保护区成立于1975年,庆祝其作为该国第一个海洋保护区的50周年。 New Zealand’s Leigh Marine Reserve, established in 1975, celebrates its 50th anniversary as the nation’s first marine protected area. 一旦退化,该地的海藻森林和鱼群出现回升,成熟的松鼠和龙虾蓬勃发展,通过外溢效应促进区域渔业。 Once degraded, the site has seen kelp forests and fish populations rebound, with mature snapper and crayfish thriving and contributing to regional fisheries through spillover. 鱼类数量最近下降是由于保护区面积有限和外部捕鱼压力。 Recent declines in fish numbers are attributed to the reserve’s limited size and external fishing pressure. 新的法律将保护区扩大四倍,保护软沉积物海底等新增生境。 A new law expands the reserve fourfold, protecting additional habitats like soft-sediment seafloors. 长期数据显示,恢复生态系统的生态系统增强了抗御能力,并可能产生碳信用额,而网站每年吸引超过350 000名访客,突显了海洋保护的价值。 Long-term data show restored ecosystems enhance resilience and may generate carbon credits, while the site draws over 350,000 visitors annually, underscoring the value of marine protection.