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Marine pest competition

Test your marine pest knowledge and be into win!

Know the difference between an Asian paddle crab and a New Zealand native crab? Think you can identify the invasive exotic caulerpa seaweed? Take the quiz below and let us know. Every entry goes in the draw to win a 150L deluxe ice box – perfect for boating and fishing! Loads of spot prizes up for grabs too.

Invasive marine pests are threatening the fish, shellfish, and ecosystems that make our Bay of Plenty so special. If left unchecked, they could take over, putting our coastal paradise at risk. If you spot something unusual, report it!

Terms and conditions apply to this competition.

A: Caulerpa
B: Ulva Lactuca
C: Sabella Spallanzani
D: Kina
Nothing
Pick it up and take it with you back to land
Take a photo of it (if you can), record your location and report it to MPI via their phone number or website
Throw it back in the ocean
Bag it! Bring it back to land and bin it! If it looks like Caulerpa then report it to MPI via their website or phone number
Eat it
Yes
No