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marine coastal benthic hard ecological visual observation

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  • Biological monitoring of intertidal reefs deemed as significant conservation areas or areas of interest within the Hawke's Bay region for Hawke's Bay Regional Council. Sampling frequency = annual (Nov). Sampling began in 2008 and is ongoing. Number of sites = 2 reefs Extent of site = Cross-shore descriptive transect run from cliff toe to low tide mark. Long-shore transects taken at mid and low intertidal zones. Number of replicates = approx 11 per site (varies), quadrats taken every 2metres along long-shore transect. Measured variables = Epifaunal communities (species identified to lowest taxonomic level possible and enumerated in the field, any any difficult samples brought back and photographed sent to expert if required). Sampling protocol & QA = None found