Understanding species distributions, and how they change in space and time, is vital when prioritising conservation or management initiatives. We assessed the distribution and density patterns of common dolphins ( Delphinus sp.), bottlenose dolphins ( Tursiops truncatus ) and Bryde’s whales ( Balaenoptera edeni ) in the Hauraki Gulf, New Zealand. Dedicated boat‐based surveys were conducted in the inner Hauraki Gulf (IHG) and o...

Progress towards development of a river plume ecosystem basis for management of coastal resources requires a thorough understanding of the nature and spatial extent of terrestrial influences on receiving water and seabed characteristics. As a case study, we estimate suspended sediment (SS) loading rates from the Motueka River catchment into Tasman Bay, New Zealand and describe benthic characteristics along a series of transect...