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Credit: Sustainable Seas 2020We’re hiring! Challenge Manager
Looking for an exciting opportunity to contribute to a critical environmental science challenge facing the nation? Then we’ve got a job for you.
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Scale and EBM
- Active project
Improving understanding and communication of scale-dependencies for EBM
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Perceptions of risk and uncertainty
- Active project
We are investigating people's perceptions of risk and uncertainty in the marine environment and how these different experiences can improve …
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Communicating risk and uncertainty
- Active project
Creating guidelines, models and tools that explicitly identify risk and uncertainty, to help make decision-making more inclusive and multi-s…
MoreMarine and coastal ecotourism - national and regional picture (part 1): Operator database and map
- Report
This report provides baseline information on the size and activity profile of the sector in Aotearoa, and a contact list to help users furth…
ViewMarine and coastal ecotourism - national and regional picture (part 2): Operator survey and interviews
- Report
This report provides baseline information about Aotearoa’s marine and coastal ecotourism (MCET) sector, and sector aspirations for the futur…
ViewHui-te-ana-nui: Kaitiakitanga cards
- Summary
Mātauranga Māori is a complex system of experiential knowledge that comprises intergenerational beliefs, values and practices that contribut…
ViewMarine and coastal ecotourism operators
- Map
This interactive map visualises the location of marine and coastal ecotourism operators, and the main visitor experiences they provide. This…
ViewData dashboard: Marine and coastal ecotourism operators
- Digital tool
This interactive tool visualises the location and type of activity carried out by marine ecotourism operators in Aotearoa New Zealand. It is…
ViewStocktake and characterisation of Aotearoa New Zealand’s seaweed sector: Species characteristics and Te Tiriti o Waitangi considerations
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This report provides an overview of seaweed species in Aotearoa that have commercial potential, as well as recognition of their cultural imp…
ViewOur work
We bring together scientists, social scientists, economists, and experts in mātauranga Māori and policy from more than 30 organisations across the country.
We are developing knowledge, tools and resources for ecosystem-based management (EBM) in Aotearoa. EBM is a holistic and inclusive way to manage marine environments and the competing uses for, demands on, and ways New Zealanders value them.
The knowledge and tools we are developing will be useful for marine resource managers, Māori, industry and communities. They will help to assess impacts on marine ecosystems and associated resources, activities, values and cultural significance.
Dr Julie Hall
Director
Where's our research?
This interactive map shows the location of all our research projects to help connect you with the research happening in your rohe.
Zoom in and click on a pin to see key information about the project.
Key
- Circles with kiwi = national projects
- Pins = regional/local projects
Latest news
We’re hiring! Challenge Manager
Looking for an exciting opportunity to contribute to a critical environmental science challenge facing the nation? Then we’ve got a job for you.
More
Media coverage in December 2021
Scheme aims to establish commercial seaweed farming sector Stuff – A new five-million-dollar seaweed farming pilot programme in the Hauraki gulf draws insights from our Seaweed sector review.
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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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Workshop on targets and limits with Ministry for the Environment
On 10 December, we ran a workshop with officials from the Ministry for the Environment's estuaries team on limits and targets.
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Media coverage in November 2021
Breakfast this morning (no longer available) Building a seaweed sector project leader Serean Adams (Cawthron Institute) talked to John Campbell on Breakfast this morning to share how 900 native seaweed species can remove nutrients, increase biodiversity and protect shorelines in…
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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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