Floating mats of the cyanobacteria Lyngbya sp. in an isolated section of the Maketu-Ongatoro Estuary. Reducing this cover of algae is one reason for the Kaituna River Re-Diversion Project (Bay of Plenty Regional Council).
Maketu Estuary
Lake ecosystem services
Lakes provide a whole lot of benefits to out environment and our economy. Read more in our paper on Lake Ecosystem Services (click the link below).