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Undaria threatens to smother the diverse Fiordland marine environment, as pictured here. PHOTO: DOC/SUPPLIED
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Fiordland is home to a unique marine environment...Department of Conservation operations director southern South Island Aaron Fleming has described it as a globally significant area. It was high in biodiversity and home to many special species such as black coral and soft corals like sea pens...While the impact of undaria spreading is unknown, the pest species of seaweed could upset the balance of the ecosystems and species, he said.

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