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Sedimentation concern: Local marine biologist sounds alarm over dredging in Aitutaki harbour

Thursday 3 August 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Environment, National

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Sedimentation concern: Local marine biologist sounds alarm over dredging in Aitutaki harbour
A diver removing coral-eating taramea (starfish) from Aitutaki reefs filled with large plumes of fine sediment. Kōrero o te `Ōrau 23080130

A recent dredging operation in Aitutaki’s Arutanga Harbour has had a devastating impact on the surrounding reefs, says a local marine biologist.

A recent dredging operation in Aitutaki’s Arutanga Harbour has had a devastating impact on the surrounding reefs, says a local marine biologist.


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