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Whitianga Marina – ecotoxicology review 1987

1. Identification information

Status
Complete
Data Collection Date
Summary
The report discusses the scientific shortcomings of the ecological report by Wilkins & Davies Group, and assesses ecological, particularly ecotoxicological, implications of the marina proposal to the Whitianga harbour and greater Mercury Bay. To assess the environmental effects of the proposed marina.
Content
Analysis of tin, lead, copper and zinc concentration in pipi, hornshells (Zeacumanthus lutelentus) and mud whelk (Cominella glandiformis), and sediment samples taken from the vicinity of the proposed marina and the existing wharf.
Study Types
  • Literature Review
  • Scientific Study
Categories
  • Benthic Communities (including shellfish)
  • Sediments
  • Consents and Structures
  • Benthic Communities (including shellfish)

2. Contact information

Commissioning Agencies
  • Mercury Bay Environmental Society
Contact Organisations
  • Waikato Regional Council

3. Spatial information

Geographic Coverage
Whitianga harbour mouth (Ocean side of the wharf, Inner side of the wharf (half way along to present marina), Southern end of marina past Victoria St.)
Grid Coordinates
Whitianga Harbour in vicinity of marina – E2752078 N6481712, NZMG, 1:20000, AREA
Locations
  • Name
    Whitianga harbour in vicinity of marina
    NZMG Easting
    2752075
    NZMG Northing
    6481715
    Location
    Whitianga Harbour
    East Coast

4. Data acquisition information

Collection Date
October – December 1987
Methodology
Estuarine sediment and shellfish samples are assayed for tin, lead, copper and zinc concentrations. Shellfish included pipi, hornshells (Zeacumanthus lutelentus) and mud whelk (Cominella glandiformis). Sediment samples consisted of 1.5 -2 kg sloppy, wet sediment collected within 0.5 cm of the surface. Atomic absorption spectroscopy was used. Frequency of collection: One off study

5. Data quality information

Known Limitations
Not reported Gaps in collection: Not reported Data quality: Used Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) standards for Bottom Sediments. Attribute accuracy: Not reported Completeness: No comment on grain size of sediment samples. Incomplete description of methods provided. Details of sample analysis including whether samples are pooled or not and variance or standard deviation of the results are missing. Limited sample sites and replication.

6. Distribution information

Format
report
Applications
Availability

7. Status information

Data Status
Finished

8. Metadata information

General Notes
Additional comments: Many references to early research on heavy metal contamination.
Related Links
Publications
  • Maxwell, G.S. 1987: The Whitianga Marina Proposal: An exercise in Ecotoxicology. Report for Mercury Bay Environmental Society.
Related Publications
  • Bioresearchers Ltd (1986) report in Wilkins & Davies Marina Division documents Volumes I and II.
  • Penny, S. 1986: Ecological Overview of Whitianga Marina Proposal. Wilkins & Davies Environmental Reports Vol II.
  • Baker, a. 1986: The Whitianga dolphins and the proposed marina development. Report for Wilkins & Davies marina division.
  • Campbell, C. 1990: Whitianga Marina – Environmental Impact Assessment. Report for the Whitianga Marine Society Inc. Works Consultancy Services, Hamilton.
  • Coffey, B. T. 1993: Whitianga Marina. A baseline ecological report and proposed monitoring programme. Brian T. Coffey and Associates Ltd, Hamilton.
  • Dell, P., & Higgs, P. 1983: Whitianga Wharf Study. Hauraki Catchment Board and Thames-Coromandel District Council.
  • DoC, 1988: Whitianga Marina Review: A compilation of specialist reports commissioned by the Department of Conservation. Hamilton.
  • Gibb. J.G. Coromandel Coastal Investigation. Report? Ministry of Works.
  • Gibb. J.G. 1973: Report on Second Coromandel Coastal Investigation. Ministry of Works.
  • Morris, R.L. 1991: Whitianga Marina Society Inc – Application for Reclamation. Works Consultancy Services Ltd., Hamilton
  • Raudkiwi, A.J. 1981: Preliminanry report on coastal stability and sediment movement in the vicinity of Whitianga wharf.
  • Simpson, R. 1972: Erosion at Buffalo Beach, Whitianga. Report? Ministry of Works.
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