Hawke's Bay council urges boaters to clean vessels to prevent invasive species and rust.

The Hawke's Bay Regional Council is urging boaters to clean their vessels before entering local waters to prevent invasive marine pests like Caulerpa and Mediterranean fanworm, which can damage local ecosystems. Boat owner John Hogan exemplifies this by cleaning his boat after each use. The council advises thorough cleaning to also prevent rust on trailers and the spread of freshwater pests like exotic clams.

3 months ago
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