Facilitator Guide
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Facilitator Guide
How to use the A5 booklet alongside this app · Kāwaroa Reef Rocky Shore Survey
Two-tool approach
The A5 paper booklet is the primary field record — waterproof, battery-free, and legally defensible. This web app is the digital companion — species reference, go/no-go checker, digital tally backup, educational tools, and data summary. Use both together for every survey.
A5 Booklet
Primary record · 8 pages · Waterproof paper
This App
Digital backup · Reference · Education
A5 Booklet — Page by Page Download Booklet PDF
P.1
Cover & Site Overview
Site name (Kāwaroa Reef), GPS coordinates (−39.0508°S 174.0618°E), mana whenua (Ngāti Te Whiti), transect KR-T1 bearing (270°), Mauri Compass version, date field.
P.2
Survey Info & Safety Checklist
Surveyor name, date/time, tide time/height, moon phase, group size. 8-item safety checklist (footwear, buddy system, swell check, CCD, first aid, phone, abort conditions, tide window). Complete before leaving carpark.
P.3
Weather & Marine Conditions
Wind direction/speed, cloud cover, visibility, precipitation, air temp, sea temp, swell height/direction/period, sea state. All fields pre-labelled for Kāwaroa. Cross-reference with MetService and LINZ.
P.4
Transect Setup & Quadrats 1–10 (High Shore)
Transect start/end GPS, bearing confirmation, tape measure setup. Quadrat tally grid for 10 quadrats in the high shore zone. Species rows pre-populated for Kāwaroa high-shore species.
P.5
Quadrats 11–20 (Mid Shore)
Quadrat tally grid for 10 quadrats in the mid shore zone. Neptune's Necklace, Kūtai, Sea Lettuce, Waratah Anemone, Shore Crab. Percent cover estimator reference included.
P.6
Quadrats 21–25 & Overflow (Low Shore / Sub-tidal)
Final 5 quadrats for low shore and sub-tidal zone. Pāua, Kina, Triplefin, Cushion Star, Coralline Algae. Overflow section for additional species. Kaimoana count table.
P.7
Protocol & Data Entry / App Transcription
Step-by-step protocol for Kāwaroa Reef. 8-step transcription guide for entering paper data into the Mauri Compass app. Recording codes table. Kāwaroa-specific tips.
P.8
Field Notes & Sketch
Free-form field notes section. Transect sketch map with compass rose and scale. Additional observations, unusual species, introduced species locations, visitor interactions.
Survey Workflow — Phase by Phase
| Booklet | App | Facilitator Action |
|---|---|---|
| — | Weather & Tides page | Check MetService 7-day forecast and LINZ tide table. Identify the low-tide window (±2hr). Abort if swell forecast >0.8m. |
| P.2 Safety Checklist | Survey Tools → Survey Header | Brief participants on safety protocols. Print or download the A5 booklet. Assign roles: lead surveyor, recorder, photographer, safety watcher. |
| P.7 Protocol | Species Gallery | Review the Kāwaroa species list. Use the Species Gallery to familiarise participants with te reo Māori names, zone badges, and C/% measure types. |
| — | Education → Species Quiz | Run the 8-question species quiz as a pre-survey warm-up activity. Aim for ≥6/8 before going to the reef. |
| P.1 Cover | Downloads page | Download and print the A5 booklet on waterproof paper (recommended). Print one booklet per pair of participants. Download the laminated species ID card. |
Bad Weather Contingency Protocol
Activate when swell >0.8m · Wind >40 km/h · Lightning · Any unsafe condition
1
Check the go/no-go checker on the Weather & Tides page. If swell >0.8m or wind >40 km/h, activate the contingency plan.
2
Move group to the Destination Kāwaroa shelter or nearby classroom. Do not attempt to access the reef.
3
Open the Education page → Bad Weather tab. Run the Virtual Transect Explorer as a guided group activity (15–20 min).
4
Run the Species Identification Quiz (10–15 min). Use the Species Gallery for reference.
5
Print or display the Intertidal Zone Diagram from the Downloads page. Facilitate a discussion on zone ecology and stress factors.
6
If time permits, run the Data Analysis Activity using TRC historical kaimoana data (20–30 min).
7
Reschedule the field survey for the next suitable low-tide window. Check the tide table on the Weather & Tides page for the next ±2hr window.
Never compromise on safety. The reef will be there next time. All bad-weather activities are on the Education page and are directly linked to the Kāwaroa Reef curriculum — participants still complete meaningful learning even without a field visit.
Facilitator Tips — Kāwaroa Reef Specific
Group Size & Roles
Ideal group: 6–12 participants. Assign roles: lead surveyor (tape), recorder (booklet), app operator (tally), photographer, safety watcher. Rotate roles between zones.
Neptune's Necklace Cover
Hormosira banksii can exceed 80% cover in the mid zone — this is normal at Kāwaroa. Use the percent cover estimator on P.5 of the booklet. Discuss desiccation tolerance.
Pāua Location
Pāua are typically under rock overhangs in the low zone. Do not lift rocks — observe from the side. Remind participants of the 125mm minimum legal size and no-take rule during surveys.
Introduced Species
The Orange-tipped Sea Squirt (Corella eumyota) is introduced. If found, record precise GPS location in the booklet P.8 sketch and in the app field notes. This data is valuable for TRC.
Triplefin Fish
Common Triplefin are cryptic — look in rock pools and under algae. They have three dorsal fins. Encourage participants to look carefully before declaring a pool 'empty'.
Wet Basalt Safety
Kāwaroa Reef basalt is extremely slippery when wet. Enforce closed-toe shoes with grip soles. No running. Move slowly and deliberately. The safety watcher should be on the highest point.
Tide Window
The survey window is ±2 hours of low tide. The low shore and kaimoana zones are only accessible in the final 30 minutes before low tide. Plan the transect to work high→mid→low in sequence.
CCD — Biosecurity
Kāwaroa Reef is adjacent to the Tapuae Marine Reserve. CCD is mandatory. The Destination Kāwaroa wash station is at the carpark. Check boots, buckets, and quadrat frames for hitchhikers.
Booklet → App Transcription (P.7 Step-by-Step)
1
Open Survey Tools
Navigate to the Survey Tools page on this app. All Kāwaroa Reef fields are pre-populated — verify against your paper booklet readings.
2
Survey Header
Enter surveyor name, date, time, weather conditions, and swell height from booklet P.2 and P.3. The app's safety checker will auto-update based on your swell entry.
3
Set Active Zone
Select the zone you are entering data for (High → Mid → Low). Work through zones in order.
4
Quadrat Tally
For each species, use the +/− buttons to enter the count or % cover from your booklet tally. The app matches the booklet's species list exactly.
5
Kaimoana Count
Enter pāua, kina, kōura, and kūtai counts from booklet P.6 kaimoana table into the app kaimoana count module.
6
Field Notes
Transcribe key observations from booklet P.8 into the app field notes box. Include introduced species locations, unusual sightings, and any safety incidents.
7
Complete Survey
Tap 'Complete Survey & View Summary'. Review the data summary table. Cross-check all totals against your booklet before saving.
8
Export
Use Print/Save to generate a PDF summary or email the data. The booklet remains the primary legal record — the app export is the digital backup.