Posted on 01 June 2023
Media Coverage April/May 2023
- Blue economy Cumulative effects Fishing Land-sea interaction
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Commercial fishers flock to protected areas
95bFM The Green Desk — Researchers have found that commercial fishing activity increases sharply near new marine protected areas.
Starfish synergy: NZ upcycled skin care project sees commercialisation opportunity fuelled by Asia demand
Cosmetics Design Asia — Industry partnerships are underway to commercialise skincare cream made using collagen from pātangaroa/sea stars in Ōhiwa Harbour.
Commercial fishing increases near newly established marine protected areas
Science media centre — Researchers investigating data from commercial fishing vessels have found that fishing activity increases sharply near newly established marine protected areas.
Environmentalists criticise ‘all carrot and no stick’ fishing transformation plan
Newsroom — Sustainable Seas researchers Katherine Short and Simon Thrush weigh in on the long-awaited Fishing Industry Transformation Plan.
Cyclone silt depleting our seabeds: marine scientist
RNZ Nine To Noon — Susie Ferguson speaks with Challenge theme leader, Professor Conrad Pilditch, about the effects of silt and sediment on estuaries, after Cyclone Gabrielle.
Build Aotearoa’s circular marine bioeconomy for sustainable growth: expert
Carbon News — New Zealand should make the most of its abundant marine resources and build a circular marine bioeconomy, according to Nigel Bradly, Challenge project lead.
