Download FAR 2018/54 – Paua biomass estimates and population monitoring in areas affected by the November 2016 Kaikoura earthquake

The November 2016 Kaikoura earthquake caused extensive coastal uplift resulting in massive paua (Haliotis iris) mortality and loss of critical paua habitats. An immediate fisheries management response was the closure of the paua fishery across the uplifted area. The closed area spans portions of two paua quota management areas, the southern aspect of PAU 7 (Marlborough) and the northern aspect of PAU 3 (Kaikoura).