Cod kingdom

Project Reef juts out from the seafloor like a shipwreck. Seaweed and sponges cling to the rock, becoming habitat for crustaceans and invertebrate communities, and in turn, small reef fish and hoards of blue cod.

Produced by New Zealand Geographic

Out of respect for the efforts of the Project Reef Life team, many local fishers avoid targeting the reef, effectively creating a locally managed marine area that is built on trust rather than legislation.

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