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AEBAR informs our decision-making

The 'Aquatic environment and biodiversity annual review' (AEBAR) represents the best scientific information on:

  • the effects of fishing on the environment
  • marine biodiversity
  • aquatic environments.

The information in the review helps us when we make decisions around managing New Zealand's fisheries.

Making citations

If you are referencing the AEBAR or individual chapters, use our preferred citation style.

AEBAR citation

Fisheries New Zealand [insert year]. Aquatic Environment and Biodiversity Annual Review. Compiled by the Aquatic Environment Team, Fisheries Science and Information, Fisheries New Zealand, Wellington, New Zealand.

Citation for individual chapters

Fisheries New Zealand [insert year of individual chapter update]. [Insert chapter name] in Aquatic Environment and Biodiversity Annual Review. Compiled by the Aquatic Environment Team, Fisheries Science and Information, Fisheries New Zealand, Wellington, New Zealand.

Introduction and research themes

Protected species

Non-target fish and invertebrate catch

Benthic impacts

Ecosystem effects

Biodiversity

Appendices

Find out more

The AEBAR is supported by more detailed reports and scientific papers published online each year.

Find reports and past AEBAR versions

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