Pollen Island
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Pollen Island is one of two islands contained within the Motu Manawa (Pollen Island) Marine Reserve
, which is a protected area
in the Waitemata Harbour
in New Zealand
. The other island is Traherne Island
.
The 500 hectares (1.9 sq mi) marine reserve
was established in 1995. The island is named after Daniel Pollen
, who bought it in 1855.
Motu Manawa (Pollen Island) Marine Reserve
Motu Manawa Marine Reserve is a protected area in the Waitemata Harbour in New Zealand. It is intersected by State Highway 16 and contains Pollen and Traherne Islands. The marine reserve was established in 1995.-External links:...
, which is a protected area
Protected area
Protected areas are locations which receive protection because of their recognised natural, ecological and/or cultural values. There are several kinds of protected areas, which vary by level of protection depending on the enabling laws of each country or the regulations of the international...
in the Waitemata Harbour
Waitemata Harbour
The quite famous Waitemata Harbour is the main access by sea to Auckland, New Zealand. For this reason it is often referred to as Auckland Harbour, despite the fact that it is only one of two harbours surrounding the city, and is crossed by the Auckland Harbour Bridge. The Waitemata forms the north...
in New Zealand
New Zealand
New Zealand is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses and numerous smaller islands. The country is situated some east of Australia across the Tasman Sea, and roughly south of the Pacific island nations of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga...
. The other island is Traherne Island
Traherne Island
Traherne Island is one of two islands contained within the Motu Manawa Marine Reserve, which is a protected area in the Waitemata Harbour in New Zealand. The other island is Pollen Island. The marine reserve was established in 1995....
.
The 500 hectares (1.9 sq mi) marine reserve
Marine reserve
For the United States Marine Corps Reserve see: Marine Forces ReserveA marine reserve is an area of the sea which has legal protection against fishing or development. This is to be distinguished from a marine park, but there is some overlap in usage...
was established in 1995. The island is named after Daniel Pollen
Daniel Pollen
Daniel Pollen was the son of Elizabeth and Hugh Pollen and became the ninth Premier of New Zealand, serving from 6 July 1875 to 15 February 1876.-Early life:...
, who bought it in 1855.
External links
- Motu Manawa (Pollen Island) Marine Reserve and fact sheet at the Department of Conservation
- Motu Manawa (Pollen Island) Marine Reserve at Forest and Bird