Data source: Department of Conservation.
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| Established | % increase mainland Marine Reserves | % increase of offshore Marine Reserves | % increase of Marine Reserves over time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1975 | 0.002859 | 0 | 0.002859 |
| 1976 | 0.002859 | 0 | 0.002859 |
| 1977 | 0.002859 | 0 | 0.002859 |
| 1978 | 0.002859 | 0 | 0.002859 |
| 1979 | 0.002859 | 0 | 0.002859 |
| 1980 | 0.002859 | 0 | 0.002859 |
| 1981 | 0.013289 | 0 | 0.013289 |
| 1982 | 0.013289 | 0 | 0.013289 |
| 1983 | 0.013289 | 0 | 0.013289 |
| 1984 | 0.013289 | 0 | 0.013289 |
| 1985 | 0.013289 | 0 | 0.013289 |
| 1986 | 0.013289 | 0 | 0.013289 |
| 1987 | 0.013289 | 0 | 0.013289 |
| 1988 | 0.013289 | 0 | 0.013289 |
| 1989 | 0.013289 | 0 | 0.013289 |
| 1990 | 0.013289 | 4.127867 | 4.141156 |
| 1991 | 0.013289 | 4.127867 | 4.141156 |
| 1992 | 0.035733 | 4.127867 | 4.1636 |
| 1993 | 0.053596 | 4.127867 | 4.181463 |
| 1994 | 0.056554 | 4.127867 | 4.184421 |
| 1995 | 0.064721 | 4.127867 | 4.192589 |
| 1996 | 0.064721 | 4.127867 | 4.192589 |
| 1997 | 0.067183 | 4.127867 | 4.19505 |
| 1998 | 0.067183 | 4.127867 | 4.19505 |
| 1999 | 0.081901 | 4.127867 | 4.209768 |
| 2000 | 0.081901 | 4.127867 | 4.209768 |
| 2001 | 0.081901 | 4.127867 | 4.209768 |
| 2002 | 0.081901 | 4.127867 | 4.209768 |
| 2003 | 0.081901 | 6.8761 | 6.958 |
| 2004 | 0.087833 | 6.8761 | 6.963933 |
| 2005 | 0.144233 | 6.8761 | 7.020332 |
| 2006 | 0.167695 | 6.8761 | 7.043795 |
Figure 11.8: Percentage of territorial sea in marine reserves, 1975–2006
March 2021
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