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News and updates about our research, outreach and engagement
Posted on 13 March 2019
3,000 school students discover marine science with LEARNZ
In early March, 7 Sustainable Seas Challenge researchers were involved in a 3-day LEARNZ virtual field trip to Nelson for school students.
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Posted on 31 July 2018
Media coverage in July 2018
Nelson science and art come together for national challengeNelson Mail Light Nelson eventInstagram
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Posted on 30 April 2018
Media coverage in April 2018
Art project helps children tackle affect of climate change on oceansStuffGabby O’Connor’s sci art exhibition at the Suter Gallery in Nelson was the result of a collaboration with over 1300…
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Posted on 16 March 2018
Sun, sea, sand – and marine science
During Seaweek, more than 4,600 school pupils joined 6 Sustainable Seas researchers for 3 days of marine science fieldwork in Tasman Bay, as part of the LEARNZ virtual field trip Sustainable…
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Posted on 28 February 2018
Media coverage in February 2018
'Seaworthy' scientists outrun ex-Cyclone Gita as they flee SoundsStuffProfessor Steve Wing from Otago University and the team working on ecosystem connectivity were in the news during Cyclone Gita Ships seek refuge from ex-cyclone GitaMarlborough…
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Posted on 26 February 2018
Blog: Lana Young from RV Polaris II (week 2)
Lana, a student at the University of Otago, reports on life at sea and the fieldwork being done for our Ecosystem Connectivity project. This is her first research voyage.
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Posted on 14 February 2018
Blog: Lana Young from RV Polaris II (week 1)
Lana, a student at the University of Otago, reports on life at sea and the fieldwork being done for our Ecosystem Connectivity project. This is her first research voyage.
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Posted on 27 June 2017
Māori researchers’ hui
With all but one of our research projects underway, the time was right to bring our cohort of Māori researchers together to share research findings and discuss important issues such…
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Posted on 22 June 2017
He Pou Tokomanawa: project launch
A new Tangaroa project officially launched on 14 June with a pōwhiri at Wakatū marae in Nelson.
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Posted on 07 April 2017
What do Kiwis value about our seas?
New Zealanders in Nelson, Golden Bay and Tauranga told us what they appreciate most about our coastal and marine spaces.
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Posted on 29 March 2017
National estuary experiment gets off the (muddy) ground
Field work has begun for a national study assessing the potential risks and consequences of nutrient and sediment runoff on marine ecosystems.
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Posted on 15 March 2017
Nelson workshop for iwi and stakeholders
On 1 March, we held a workshop in Nelson for regional stakeholders and iwi.
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