The Department of Conservation (In Māori, Te Papa Atawhai), commonly known by its acronym, "DOC", is the state sector organisation of NewZealand which deals with the conservation of NewZealand’s natural and historicheritage.
NewZealand's Minister of Conservation is the Hon.
A significant event in the departments history was the 1997Cave Creek disaster, although it should be noted that this was an isolated incident and within NewZealand the department is widely recognised to be an effective, professional organisation.
Although the NewZealand sea lion was extensively killed for its hide and oil in the 19th century and, to a much lesser extent, the early 20th century, commercial killing of the species has been illegal in NewZealand since 1893.
The NewZealandDepartment of Conservation is developing a Population Management Plan for the species due to its status as a protected species at risk from fisheries.
NewZealand sea lions are opportunistic feeders and the majority of their diet consists of cephalopods (such as squid and octopus), crabs, crayfish and many species of fish.
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