Freshwater pests and diseases
Find out about some of the pests and diseases that threaten our freshwater ecosystems and freshwater aquaculture. These pests and diseases are a priority for Biosecurity New Zealand. They're not in New Zealand and we want to keep it that way.
The purpose of this list
These freshwater pests and diseases are part of Biosecurity New Zealand's priority list. The list helps us target resources to ensure we are:
- anticipating potential threats
- actively managing the risk
- ready to respond if any of these pests or diseases arrive.
Ko Tātou This Is Us
Biosecurity is a team effort. We all have a role to play, helping protect New Zealand from pests and diseases.
Find out how you can get involved – Ko Tātou This Is Us website
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