Participatory tools
We are developing web-based tools to enable New Zealanders to interact with and use knowledge generated by our research.
| Project Leader | Duration | Budget |
|---|---|---|
| Ross Vennell (Cawthron Institute) | April 2016 – November 2019 | $580,000 |
Overview
We are developing interactive web-based applications that will help inform management and decision-making in the marine environment. These tools will potentially be used by regional councils, government policy-makers, iwi and commercial fisheries.
- Ocean Plastic Simulator - this educational online tool allows users to explore how the ocean and coast are connected by ocean flows. It is based on ocean modelling data. Users can drop virtual plastic into the ocean and discover where it will end up.
- Bayes decision network tool - shows how management decisions in the Tasman and Golden Bay region may affect the marine environment and influence the scallop fishery. It helps users understand how their management decisions could impact the productivity and quality of the marine environment. The application uses a ‘Bayesian Network’ to connect environmental management strategies with ecosystem properties. This web-based tool requires a software license.
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Related News
- Workshop on targets and limits with Ministry for the Environment - 10 December 2021
- 10 things you need to know about the ocean this summer - 18 December 2020
- Tracking the transport of ocean trash - 09 December 2019
- Seaweek focus on tracking plastic pollution - 20 March 2019
- 3,000 school students discover marine science with LEARNZ - 13 March 2019
- Video: Why Tasman and Golden Bays? - 29 May 2017
Location
This is a national project.
