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News and updates about our research, outreach and engagement
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 07 November 2017
Smart aquaculture
A new aquaculture project from the Science for Technological Innovation (SfTI) National Science Challenge to develop technologies for sustainable, more productive, marine farming aligns well with our mission.
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Posted on 03 August 2017
Seafood industry conference
Three of our researchers presented at the conference’s Technical Day (2 August). The day was attended by around 80 representatives from industry, government agencies, researchers, and experts.
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Posted on 29 May 2017
Video: Why Tasman and Golden Bays?
Tasman Bay/Te Tai-o-Aorere and Golden Bay/Mohua are our ‘case study area’, where we are testing the tools and knowledge for ecosystem-based management (EBM) that we are generating.
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Posted on 24 May 2017
Tracking Tasman Bay
Over the next 2 weeks, 14 drifters will monitor how water circulates in Tasman Bay, providing insights into issues such as where river sediment and nutrient plumes end up.
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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 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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Posted on 15 February 2017
RV Polaris II: photo diary, part 1
Alex Connolly, an MSc student at University of Otago, shares a photo diary of her first research voyage, on board RV Polaris II.
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Posted on 09 February 2017
Investigating food webs from Kaikoura to Golden Bay
In January the University of Otago’s research vessel Polaris II embarked from Dunedin on its latest marine science voyage.
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Posted on 13 November 2016
Science Wānanga
The Challenge recently supported a Science Wānanga organised by the University of Otago for Māori students in years 9-10 from schools in Te Tau Ihu (Mohua, Nelson, Marlborough and Kaikoura).
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