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Threat Management Plan for the New Zealand Sea Lion 2016-2017
by New Zealand Ministry for Primary Industries and Department of Conservation (Government)
The New Zealand Sea Lion/Rapoka Threat Management Plan provides a framework to achieve a stated objective of 'promote the recovery and ensure the long-term viability of New Zealand sea lions'.

The TMP includes a number of research projects and the formation of a Forum and Advisory Group to maximise engagement with Treaty Partners and stakeholders on sea lion conservation and management.
Progress reports
14.2
By 2020, sustainably manage and protect marine and coastal ecosystems to avoid significant adverse impacts, including by strengthening their resilience, and take action for their restoration in order to achieve healthy and productive oceans
Type of commitment
  • Other (please specify): Threat management for the the New Zealand Sea Lion/Rapoka
June 2017
The New Zealand Sea Lion/Rapoka Threat Management Plan
Other, please specify
Approximately $2.5M USD committed over 5 years to implement Threat Management Plan
Basic information
Time-frame: June 2017 - June 2022
Partners
Ministry for Primary Industries (Government), Department of Conservation (Government), Fishing industry (Private Sector), Environmental groups (civil society organization), Treaty partners (other relevant actor)
Ocean Basins
  • South Pacific
Beneficiary countries
Other beneficaries
Contact information
Luke Roughton, New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, luke.roughton@mfat.govt.nz,
Other SDGs
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