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flag New Zealand study reveals healthy yet overfished reef systems around the Mercury Islands.

flag Researchers from the University of Auckland have completed a comprehensive study of the Mercury Islands, northeast of Whitianga, New Zealand, revealing extensive and diverse underwater reef systems. flag The study, commissioned by the Waikato Regional Council, used divers, cameras, and satellite imagery to map shallow marine habitats. flag While the reefs appear healthy, fishing has impacted key predator populations like snapper and crayfish, highlighting the need for improved marine management.

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