Posted on Sunday 1 August 2021

Media coverage in July

In the media

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Battle to protect Ōhiwa Harbour mussel reefs from sea star invasion discussed at marine science conference

Bay Times (paywall) - Awhi Mai Awhi Atu PhD student Megan Ranapia was interviewed about the research she presented at the NZMSS conference.

Research into seaweed for suncare products

OrganicNZ (pg 13, July/August 2021 issue, subscription needed) - Seaweed sun defence project leader Mike Packer was interviewed about the research into the potential for seaweed to be used in eco-friendly suncare products.

Making law to protect the future of our ocean

University of Canterbury - Policy and legislation for EBM project leader Elizabeth Macpherson was interviewed about her research investigating legal and policy options for EBM.

Ecosystem based management for marine and ocean legislation w/Elizabeth Macpherson

95bFM - Elizabeth Macpherson spoke with student radio about why EBM works well for our coasts and oceans.

Related projects & activities

Credit: Kura Paul Burke

Awhi Mai Awhi Atu: Enacting a kaitiakitanga-based approach to EBM

This project combines mātauranga Māori, science and local kaitiakitanga to better understand the culturally and socially important species in Ōhiwa Harbour.

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Seaweed sun defence

Investigating the potential of algal bioactives to prevent and improve the outcomes of sunburn

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Credit: Hamish McCormick

Policy and legislation for EBM

We are developing a research base for policy makers, Māori and stakeholders to navigate the legislative, policy and practice constraints surrounding EBM and any changes required to enable it.

This project has produced or contributed to