Water quality of the Ahuriri marine environment is an important indicator of health in the marine ecosystem.
Below are the results of each of the Tohu Whāiti associated with this Tohu Matua. These Tohu Whāiti collectively inform the overall health of this Tohu Matua.
For each Tohu Whāiti we score qualitative and quantitative indicators called Pātai Inenga, we use these score to determine the health of each Tohu Whāiti. The ratings below are on a scale of 0 to 10, with 0 being very weak and 10 being very strong.
Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning
Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning (PSP) is a toxin that accumulates in shellfish which can cause health issues.
Method for Testing Use the score from Mana Moana, Hauora, Algae Bloom, ‘How many closures were issued this year’ – Pātai Inenga.
Methodology for Scoring 0, 0-10% of the score of MM Hauora, Hauora, Algae Bloom, ‘How many closures were issued this year’ – Pātai Inenga. 1-3, 10-30% of the score of MM, Hauora, Algae Bloom, ‘How many closures were issued this year’ – Pātai Inenga. 4-6, 40-60% of the score of MM, Hauora, Algae Bloom, ‘How many closures were issued this year’ – Pātai Inenga. 7-9, 70-90% of the score of MM, Hauora, Algae Bloom, ‘How many closures were issued this year’ – Pātai Inenga. 10, 100% of the score of MM, Hauora, Algae Bloom, ‘How many closures were issued this year’ – Pātai Inenga.
Healing
The marine environment is important for healing the body both physically and mentally.
QUALITATIVE
In the past 12 months, how often have you gone to the moana to clean or heal cuts or wounds?
Method for Testing Use percent score from the Mana Moana, Hauroa – Tohu Matua.
Method for Scoring 0, 0% of over all % of MM, Hauroa – Tohu Matua. 1-3, 10-30% of over all % of MM, Hauroa – Tohu Matua. 4-6, 40-60% of over all % of MM, Hauroa – Tohu Matua. 7-9, 70-90% of over all % of MM, Hauroa – Tohu Matua. 10, 100% of over all % MM, Hauroa – Tohu Matua.
Plastics
Plastics in the marine environment can cause death to marine species and can end up contaminating kaimoana.