Primary Target Species
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The NZ Marine Pest Identification Guide contains information on 11 marine pest species that we don't want in New Zealand. You can help us by reporting any suspect marine animal or plant by calling the Exotic Disease and Pest Hotline 0800 80 99 66. It is free to call within NZ and open to calls 24/7. Additional information on these and other marine pests can be found below. |
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Asterias amurensis |
Northern Pacific seastar |
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Carcinus maenas |
European shore crab |
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Caulerpa taxifolia |
Marine aquarium weed |
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Eriocheir sinensis |
Chinese mitten crab |
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Corbula amurensis |
Asian clam |
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