Top of the South Biosecurity Partnership
The Top of the South Marine Biosecurity Partnership coordinates efforts by the whole community to prevent and manage marine pest invasions. Led by the Tasman, Nelson, and Marlborough Councils and Biosecurity NZ, the Partnership is open to any organisation or industry keen to reduce marine biosecurity risks.
The region is the biggest centre for marine farming in the country, has the biggest fishing port, and is a popular tourist area. These, and the natural and cultural heritage of the area, are threatened by harmful marine organisms.
Events
Training in pest identification and biosecurity risk reduction, an annual partnership meeting, science seminars, best practice guidance, and support for awareness and education activities. Check out the latest events here.
Newsletters
Quarterly newsletters on a wide range of marine biosecurity issues in the Top of the South. Click here to join our mailing list and to view previous newsletters.
Guides and technical reports
View guides to marine biosecurity risk reduction, information on marine pests, register of incursions in the Top of the South, reports of annual vessel surveys.
Manuals and plans
Strategic Plan for marine biosecurity in the Top of the South, Incident response manual, Sabella small scale management programmes, and Regional Pest Management Plan provisions. See the manuals and plans here.