22 Oct 2021

Scientists' unexpected discovery in Marlborough lagoon

From Afternoons, 1:45 pm on 22 October 2021

Scientists have made an exciting and very unexpected discovery in a Marlborough lagoon.

it's been forty years but scientists have discovered ruppia - also known as horse's mane weed -  in the Wairau Lagoon.

Marlborough District Council coastal scientist, Oliver Wade explains the significance of this discovery.

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