The people who work for Sustainable Seas share the vision of healthy marine ecosystems providing value for every New Zealander.
To achieve this vision, we bring together 220+ researchers from 36 organisations across Aotearoa New Zealand and we have a number of advisory groups.
49 early career researchers
50 researchers identify as Māori
Across New Zealand
13 have Māori researchers(s) on the team
From 16 Organisations who are directly involved in research projects
about EBM, the marine economy and/or their marine values
with stakeholders, Iwi, hapū , whānau or other Māori organisations,
Provides strategic oversight of the Challenge, approves research projects and allocates funding.
MoreResponsible for the Challenge’s strategic direction, science quality, activities and management.
MoreEnsures Vision Mātauranga and te Ao Māori principles are embedded across our research.
MoreProvides perspectives so that our research is relevant for the wider stakeholder community.
MoreSupports our research to unlock the innovation potential of Māori knowledge, resources and people.
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