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News and updates about our research, outreach and engagement
Posted on 29 July 2019
Interview: Stew Robertson, Abel Tasman Ecotours/Tasman Bay Guardians
Stew Robertson has been a participant in research workshops for projects focused in Tasman-Golden Bay.
MorePosted on 28 March 2019
Webinar: Using environmental DNA to measure marine biodiversity
In this webinar Dr Michael Knapp (University of Otago) presented new research on environmental DNA metabarcoding surveys.
MorePosted on 20 March 2019
Seaweek focus on tracking plastic pollution
During Seaweek, Cawthron Institute researcher Heni Unwin travelled the country to share her research with Dr Ross Vennell on tracking plastic pollution in our marine environment.
MorePosted on 13 March 2019
3,000 school students discover marine science with LEARNZ
In early March, 7 Sustainable Seas Challenge researchers were involved in a 3-day LEARNZ virtual field trip to Nelson for school students.
MorePosted on 25 February 2019
Developing novel tools for monitoring estuary health
Monitoring organisms in estuaries can give a picture of the ecosystem’s health and its response to human impacts and disturbance.
MorePosted on 22 February 2019
Empowering Māori to improve ecosystem management in Aotearoa
Sustainable Seas researchers have outlined ways to enable and empower Māori to lead the sustainable management of resources in Aotearoa New Zealand.
MorePosted on 22 February 2019
Fellowship supports international study on coastal biodiversity and ecosystem resilience
Sustainable Seas researcher Dr Rebecca Gladstone-Gallagher (University of Auckland) has been awarded a Rutherford Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowship to investigate the role of biodiversity in maintaining coastal ecosystem health and resilience…
MorePosted on 12 December 2018
Assessing marine ecosystems to improve management
Sustainable Seas National Science Challenge researchers are hoping that marine health data gathered on a recent field trip to Queen Charlotte Sounds will support more integrated management of the ecosystem.
MorePosted on 06 December 2018
Developing ecosystem-based management principles for NZ
The Sustainable Seas National Science Challenge leadership team have proposed seven major principles for ecosystem-based management (EBM) in Aotearoa New Zealand.
MorePosted on 29 October 2018
Success factors for marine conservation planning: a case study
A recently completed Sustainable Seas Challenge research project has examined the Kaituna River re-diversion as a case study for how best to involve and engage communities and Māori in marine resource management.…
MorePosted on 24 October 2018
Marlborough students promoting marine protection
In mid-October, Challenge researchers met a pioneering group of students from Marlborough Girls’ College to celebrate their efforts in environmental sustainability and invite them to attend the upcoming Sustainable Seas Annual…
MorePosted on 30 July 2018
Award recognises contribution to marine science
University of Waikato scientist Professor Conrad Pilditch is the 2018 winner of the New Zealand Marine Sciences Society Award.
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