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A structured catalogue of seismic events recorded within the vicinity of this marine reserve

Historical Earthquake Activity Records for the Hawea (Clio Rocks) Marine Reserve Area

This collection presents a catalogue of historical earthquakes that occurred in the proximity of Hawea (Clio Rocks) Marine Reserve. Each record includes details regarding event dates, magnitude, focal depth, and geographic distance from the reserve boundary. The data offers an objective view of past seismic occurrences in this region of Fiordland, facilitating a clearer understanding of local activity through consistent, location-based event tracking.

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A fiordland marine sanctuary of black corals, steep rock walls, and rare fiord sea life in southwestern New Zealand.

Hawea (Clio Rocks) Marine Reserve

Hawea (Clio Rocks) Marine Reserve is a small but ecologically distinctive marine protected area covering 411 hectares in Hāwea / Bligh Sound, one of the steep-walled fiords of Fiordland on New Zealand's South Island. Established in 2005 and administered by the Department of Conservation, the reserve sits within one of the most dramatic coastal landscapes in the Southern Hemisphere, where glacially carved valleys meet the Tasman Sea. The reserve's defining character comes from the unusual water column of Fiordland's fiords. Heavy rainfall from the surrounding mountains creates a permanent freshwater layer near the surface, beneath which lies a band of clear, calm, warmer seawater that supports rich communities of sponges, corals, and fish. Below that, a darker tannin-stained layer extends to considerable depth. This unusual stratification shapes where marine life thrives, and the reserve protects both deep basin habitat and steep, near-vertical rock walls where black corals and other sensitive species concentrate. Hawea is best known for the almost vertical rock walls at Turn Round Point, where abundant reef fish and invertebrates feed on plankton swept through during high tides, attracting larger predators and fur seals. The reserve also reflects the long-standing cultural connection of Kāti Hāwea to the fiord and recognizes Ngāi Tahu rights around pounamu collection, giving the site both marine conservation value and cultural significance.

Location: New Zealand
Park type: Marine protected area
Established: 2005
Area: 4.1 km²

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Earthquake reports associated with Hawea (Clio Rocks) Marine Reserve are placed relative to the Fiordland marine setting through epicentre geography and calculated distance. Their dates, magnitudes, depths, locality labels, separations, and source links support historical review without implying occurrence within the reserve, effects on black coral or rock-wall habitat, or current marine hazard.

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After the Hawea (Clio Rocks) Marine Reserve earthquake catalogue, this navigation group moves outward from a Fiordland no-take reserve known for rock-wall habitat and black coral. Other destinations are not presented as marine equivalents, nearby sites, or seismic comparisons, and their designation, ecology, geology, record coverage, hazard, current risk, and earthquake significance may be entirely different.

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Explore its vast boundaries and unique temperate rainforest.

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Established: 1952
IUCN: II
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Piopiotahi (Milford Sound) Marine Reserve: Mapped Protected Area and Fiord Geography

A signature marine landscape within New Zealand's Fiordland region.

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Area: 6.9 km²
Established: 1993
Relief: Mountain
Climate: Temperate

Piopiotahi (Milford Sound) Marine Reserve Atlas

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Kahukura (Gold Arm) Marine Reserve: Marine Protected Area and Fiordland Geographic Atlas

Submerged rocky reefs and vertical rock wall landscapes

Located in the heart of New Zealand, Kahukura (Gold Arm) Marine Reserve provides a vital map of protected coastal terrain. Its unique environment features freshwater caps, tannin-stained deep water, and diverse marine topography ranging from sheltered basin ecosystems to vertical cliff structures. This marine area offers deep insight into the complex geology and conservation dynamics of the Fiordland region.

Area: 4.64 km²
Established: 2005
Relief: Mixed relief
Climate: Temperate

Kahukura (Gold Arm) Marine Reserve Map and Geography

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50 km away#4 closest

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Mount Aspiring National Park: Glaciated Alpine Wilderness & Protected Landscape Atlas

Explore the U-shaped valleys and mapped boundaries of this iconic national park.

Mount Aspiring National Park showcases a breathtaking glacial landscape defined by steep-sided U-shaped valleys, active glaciers, and soaring alpine summits. As a designated national park within New Zealand's South Island, its protected status preserves a vast area of wilderness crucial for understanding regional geography and alpine terrain. This page provides an atlas-style exploration of its mapped boundaries and the stark, natural beauty that characterizes this significant conservation landscape in the Otago region.

Area: 3,562 km²
Established: 1964
IUCN: II
Relief: Mountain

Mount Aspiring National Park protected area

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Mapped marine boundaries, stratified fiord ecology, and coastal terrain analysis

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Area: 4.33 km²
Established: 2005
Relief: Mixed relief
Climate: Temperate

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71 km away#6 closest

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Taipari Roa (Elizabeth Island) Marine Reserve: Fiordland Marine Landscape and Atlas Map

Protected marine terrain and glacial fjord geography

Taipari Roa (Elizabeth Island) Marine Reserve is a protected marine area situated within the complex fjord network of Doubtful Sound. The reserve is characterized by steep underwater rock walls, deep kelp forests, and a unique freshwater cap that allows rare corals and glass sponges to thrive at shallow depths. This geographic overview examines the reserve's protected status and its structural role within the broader Fiordland ecosystem, highlighting the vertical aquatic terrain and surrounding islet environments.

Area: 6.13 km²
Established: 2005
Relief: Lowland
Climate: Temperate

Taipari Roa (Elizabeth Island) Marine Reserve Map

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96 km away#7 closest

Southwest

Moana Uta (Wet Jacket Arm) Marine Reserve: Mapped Protected Landscapes in Fiordland

Exploring unique fiord stratification and dense marine coral habitats

Located in the remote southwestern reaches of New Zealand, Moana Uta (Wet Jacket Arm) Marine Reserve preserves a complete fiord system. The area is notable for its exceptional physical conditions, including high black coral density and a distinct freshwater surface layer that sustains diverse underwater communities across steep rock walls, reefs, and deep basins.

Area: 20.07 km²
Established: 2005
Relief: Lowland
Climate: Temperate

Moana Uta (Wet Jacket Arm) Marine Reserve Atlas

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207 km away#8 closest

South

Rakiura National Park: New Zealand's Remote Protected Wilderness & Landscape Atlas

Explore its rugged terrain and unique subantarctic ecosystem.

Rakiura National Park encompasses the majority of Stewart Island, offering a unique glimpse into one of New Zealand's most remote and undisturbed natural environments. This protected landscape features rugged forested hills, extensive coastlines with isolated beaches, and is globally recognized for its abundant kiwi populations. Discover the park's geographic setting and its significance as a protected area for both wildlife and cultural heritage within the broader atlas of New Zealand's natural wonders.

Area: 1,399.6 km²
Established: 2002
IUCN: II
Relief: Lowland

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Trace the underwater boundaries and distinct geological features of this marine protected area in Fiordland. MoriAtlas provides a structured look at the vertical rock walls and unique water column stratification that define the ecological identity of this New Zealand coastal sanctuary.

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