Freshwater Update 69, April 2016

Rushes (family Juncaceae) are a common component of New Zealand wetland vegetation, yet species within this family appear very similar and are notoriously difficult to identify at species level for amateurs and professionals alike.

Tau kōura is a traditional Māori fishing method commonly used to harvest kōura or freshwater crayfish in areas where they are abundant.

A monitoring buoy in Lake Taupo delivers continuous data on lake water quality, providing a up-to-date picture of the lake health.

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