Mass stranding of molluscs at Te Waewae Bay, Southland, New Zealand (note) Journal Paper
- Author
- Eggleston, D.; Hickman, R.W.
- Year
- 1972
- Journal / Source
- New Zealand Journal of Marine and Freshwater Research
- Volume
- 6
- Number
- 3
- Pages
- 379-382
- Summary
- A stranding of shellfish on the beach at Te Waewae Bay, Southland, occurred during a period of very cold, stormy weather in September 1970. More than 20 million shellfish were stranded, the majority being Mactra discors Gray. It is suggested that the cause was a combination of Strong inshore winds and low air temperatures, coupled with an increased flow of fresh, cold water across the beach.