Natural History

Biodiversity of the Kaikōura region

The biodiversity of the Kaikōura region is the variety and variability of life within the land area of the Kaikōura District in New Zealand, and the ocean out to the territorial limit. The region has a diverse landscape ranging from a rugged sea coastline to high mountains. These landforms are shaped by ongoing tectonic movement and seismic activity. The waters offshore are particularly rich in marine life as a result of the convergence of two ocean currents, and the ocean canyon that creates deep water close inshore. The ocean environment offshore from Kaikōura is fundamental to much of the biodiversity in the region. The economy of the Kaikōura District and township relies to a significant extent on the visitors who come to experience the biodiversity of the local region. Tourism represents around 25% of the GDP of the Kaikōura District.

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See also

• ▸Berezinsky Biosphere Reserve
• ▸Buddhist texts
• ▸Banks Island

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