- Guidance
Composition of two starfish in Ōhiwa harbour
This guidance contains the potential bioactives and composition data within two starfish species samples (November 2022)
Pātangaroa are voracious predators of shellfish, and are causing a decline in mussels, pipi and cockles in Ōhiwa Harbour. Pātangaroa are a potential bioactive resource, particularly as a source of marine collagen which is in high demand for cosmetics.
The purpose of this information is to help decision-making on potential products and the economic value of harvesting Pātangaroa as a part of population management.
