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Posted on 14 December 2021
Covid-19, integrity and ‘blue washing’ – marine ecotourism operators share their thoughts and concerns for the future
As the nation gears up to explore their own backyard this summer, the country’s tourism industry is firmly focused on developing more sustainable ways to host domestic and international visitors.
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Posted on 30 November 2021
Marine ecotourism is supporting tourism industry to build back better
As the first official day of summer kicks off tomorrow and the nation gears up to explore their own backyard, the country’s tourism industry is firmly focused on developing more…
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Posted on 31 March 2021
Media coverage in March 2021
School kids to go on virtual field trip to learn about seaweedRNZ Midday Report – Julie Hall was interviewed about the LEARNZ trip, and potential of seaweed as a new…
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Posted on 02 March 2021
New giant collaborative artwork reveals our connection to the marine world
Combining art with science is a powerful way of communicating complex concepts in the marine environment, from climate change to ocean acidification to ki uta ki tai (mountains-to-sea connection).
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Posted on 21 December 2020
We're hiring! Communications Advisor - Māori
We are looking for an experienced, strategic and hands-on communications practitioner to join our small, but active, Communications Team, to share our research with Māori partners and stakeholders.
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Posted on 18 December 2020
10 things you need to know about the ocean this summer
The world’s oceans are in trouble and humans are responsible. In Aotearoa New Zealand, the state of our marine environment is declining.
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Posted on 30 November 2020
Community empowerment in marine spatial planning and EBM
The New Zealand Geographical Society held their biennial conference over 25-27 November at Victoria University of Wellington. The theme was Embracing Diversity: Expanding Geographies.
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Posted on 31 October 2020
Media coverage in October 2020
Huge electricity generation farm could be viable in Cook Strait - if costs come down StuffArticle about the research published by the Energy from tidal currents project.
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Posted on 21 September 2020
Job vacancy: Challenge Manager
If you’ve got amazing project management skills and are looking for an exciting opportunity to contribute to a critical environmental science challenge facing the nation, then we’ve got a job…
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Posted on 14 May 2020
Free Zoom backgrounds for Earth Day
This Earth Day, we’re celebrating our favourite place on the planet – the ocean.
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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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Posted on 11 October 2019
Job opportunity: Communications advisor
Do you have science communication skills and at least 2 years experience? Do you care about Aotearoa's oceans and how people use/value our seas? Then we've got a job for you.…
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