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News and updates about our research, outreach and engagement
Posted on 09 March 2020
1,800+ schoolchildren (virtually) explored marine science for Seaweek
Last week (3–5 March), schoolchildren from across New Zealand travelled with LEARNZ and the Sustainable Seas Challenge to discover what's threatening mussels/kuku or kūtai, a taonga species, in Ōhiwa Harbour,…
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Posted on 02 March 2020
Words matter when it comes to social licence
The term ‘social licence to operate’ (SLO) implies that communities have the power to grant or withhold approval for marine businesses, but new research suggests otherwise.
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Posted on 29 February 2020
Media coverage in February 2020
Fish of the Day (Ep 10)TV ThreeJeroen Jongejans of Dive Tutukaka, the ecotourism representative on our Stakeholder Panel, was interviewed about the contribution of healthy marine ecosystem to the local economy…
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Posted on 28 February 2020
Blue economy: core research topics
Following a productive co-development workshop this month with central and regional government, marine industry, Māori and iwi representatives, and research organisations, we have identified 4 topics for our blue economy core…
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Posted on 25 February 2020
Haere mai to several new faces
We are committed to sharing our research, and engaging, with Māori and stakeholders, so are pleased to welcome Gemma Couzens, Martin de Beer, Charlotte Panton and Ursula Rojas-Nazar who are all directly…
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Posted on 14 February 2020
Guide to catalyse participation in decision-making
The Ingredients Tool is a practical resource for marine managers, and others, to support broad participation in marine decision-making. It can be adapted to suit local circumstances and priorities.
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Posted on 12 February 2020
We've joined Facebook!
Yesterday we launched the Sustainable Seas Challenge Facebook page. Thanks to those who took our social media survey, it was really useful and got us here.
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Posted on 10 December 2019
'Toolkit' for managing cumulative effects
The latest Resource Management Journal is a special issue about our collaborative research into how management of cumulative effects (CE) can be improved.
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Posted on 09 December 2019
Tracking the transport of ocean trash
A web-based interactive tool tracks how floating plastic waste moves around New Zealand's coastline.
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Posted on 05 December 2019
Blue Economy theme: co-development and funding update
If you're interested in being involved in co-developing our core research projects and/or want notifications about our Innovation Fund then email sustainableseasNC@niwa. co.
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Posted on 04 December 2019
Decision-making in the face of uncertainty
The Tipping points team proposes harnessing expert opinions from scientists and mātauranga Māori holders to bridge key knowledge gaps so marine managers can plan for different outcomes and prevent tipping points.…
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Posted on 03 December 2019
Job opportunity: Synthesis Scientist
We're looking for a dynamic researcher who is keen to help turn research into action.
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