Warning
2:29PM Friday 10 October, 2025
Harbour Notice 21-2025
An algae bloom monitoring programme has commenced in Tory Channel / Kura Te Au.
The programme involves 6 passive sampling devices which are attached to small plates by a buoy located in
Deep Bay, Tawa Bay and Whatamango Bay.
|
Bay Name |
Buoy # of 6 |
GPS co-ordinate |
|
Whatamango Bay |
Buoy 1 of 6 |
S 41°15'57.8" E 174°04'33.0" |
|
Whatamango Bay |
Buoy 2 of 6 |
S 41°15'57.1" E 174°04'31.9" |
Note: this photo was taken at high-tide - they are actually quite close to the beach in about 1.8m of water
|
Tawa Bay |
Buoy 3 of 6 |
S 41°15'44.7" E 174°12'16.4" |
|
Tawa Bay |
Buoy 4 of 6 |
S 41°15'44.4" E 174°12'14.8" |
|
Deep Bay |
Buoy 5 of 6 |
S 41°13'22.3" E 174º14'52.2" |
|
Deep Bay |
Buoy 6 of 6 |
S 41°13'20.0" E 174°14'53.2" |
All mariners are advised to navigate with caution.
Harbourmaster