Sediment is made up of tiny particles of soil, sand or rock. It is a serious threat to marine life and can affect people too.
The known effects of marine sediment on New Zealand’s 87 seabird species and 47 shorebird species were discussed in this report. Knowledge gaps were also highlighted.
The most important research to address sediment and its negative effects on the marine environment were identified in a report.
Satellite images can show where suspended sediment is present in the sea around the coast of New Zealand.
