| Te Awaatu Channel (The Gut) Marine Reserve | |
|---|---|
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| Location | Fiordland, New Zealand |
| Coordinates | 45°17′49″S 166°56′56″E / 45.297°S 166.949°E |
| Area | 93 hectares (230 acres) |
| Established | 1993 |
| Governing body | Department of Conservation |
Te Awaatu Channel (The Gut) Marine Reserve is a marine reserve covering an area of 93 hectares (230 acres) in Fiordland on New Zealand's South Island. It was established in 1993 and is administered by the Department of Conservation.[1][2]
It is the smallest marine reserve in Fiordland and one of the oldest.[1]
- ^ a b "Te Awaatu Channel (The Gut) Marine Reserve". doc.govt.nz. Department of Conservation.
- ^ Hutching, Gerard. "Marine protected areas". Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand. Ministry for Culture and Heritage.