During 2014–2019 (Phase I), we increased our knowledge about our coasts and oceans, produced new tools for marine management, built relationships with stakeholders and Māori partners, and developed the concept of EBM for Aotearoa.
We investigated the use of the term ‘social licence’ in Aotearoa New Zealand and what factors influence social licence.
MoreWe studied initiatives to create economic value from sustainable marine activities that are based on healthy ecosystems. We used the findings to map and model a blue economy.
MoreWe tested techniques to raise the pH of coastal waters around mussel farms to improve shellfish growth.
MoreWe investigated the regulatory, social, economic and environmental considerations relating to decommissioning offshore oil and gas infrastructure in Taranaki, New Zealand.
MoreWe worked collaboratively with hapū in Tairāwhiti to develop bioactives from kina.
MoreWe investigated the recovery and resilience of kelp forests associated with the 2016 Kaikōura earthquake.
MoreThis research built a foundation for a world-leading indigenous blue economy in Aotearoa New Zealand.
MoreWe trialled two innovative technologies to detect and monitor harmful algal blooms in coastal waters
MoreWe have developed a near real-time forecasting tool for Tasman and Golden Bays to help predict when aquaculture sites and beaches are safe to access.
MoreWe investigated whether generating electricity from the strong tidal currents within Cook Strait is viable for Aotearoa New Zealand.
MoreWe developed new ways to measure and map the ecosystem services provided by marine ecosystems.
MoreWe identified the best ways to involve interested parties in decision-making about the governance and management of marine environments.
MoreWe investigated the concept of a digital repository to manage mātauranga Māori gathered by the Challenge.
MoreThis project developed multimedia resources that can be used to explore what EBM for Aotearoa New Zealand looks like now, and how it could look in the future.
MoreWe investigated how marine ecosystems respond to change, and identified tipping points, risks and ways of managing them.
MoreWe developed simulation models for the Tasman and Golden Bays marine ecosystem to test what is likely to happen in different scenarios.
MoreWe are developing web-based tools to enable New Zealanders to interact with and use knowledge generated by our research.
MoreWe produced guiding principles to help decision-makers manage the cumulative effects of human activities and natural events on the marine environment.
MoreWe examined how the Kaituna River re-diversion strategy was developed, to identify success factors in stakeholder and iwi engagement that could be applied in other marine resource contexts.
MoreWe aimed to identify and/or improve our understanding of institutional, social and cultural factors that need to be incorporated into EBM for it to be successfully used to manage Aotearoa New Zealand’s marine resources.
MoreWe identified frameworks and principles for recognising the multiple values of the marine environment to support EBM.
MoreWe are investigating how to successfully put EBM into practice in Aotearoa New Zealand’s marine environment.
MoreWe investigated how well EBM aligns with Aotearoa New Zealand’s legislation, policy and governance relating to the marine environment.
MoreWe evaluated how indigenous approaches have been incorporated into Canada’s marine resource management policies.
MoreWe investigated whether a range of different mathematical models accurately reflect seasonal seabird distributions in Aotearoa New Zealand waters.
MoreWe are reviewing new methods to help assess and manage risks to Aotearoa New Zealand’s marine ecosystems.
MoreWe developed tools to help decision-makers explore how best to use and share marine spaces.
MoreWe are investigating how historical and contemporary changes to sedimentation and bottom contact fishing may influence fisheries in Tasman Bay.
MoreWe have developed an innovative way to detect species in the sea using environmental DNA (eDNA) extracted from water samples.
MoreWe investigated the effects that suspended sediment from human activities has on the health and survival of deep water species in the South Taranaki Bight.
MoreWe investigated how well submarine canyons transport materials from the land into deeper waters surrounding Aotearoa New Zealand.
MoreWe investigated how coastal waters and oceans mix and transport materials that can stress marine ecosystems.
MoreWe traced the fate of water and sediments from land through coastal food webs, evaluating connections between coastal and deep sea habitats, and identified the effects of key coastal developments (such as aquaculture) on food web connectivity.
MoreWe explored and developed innovative governance tools for the marine environment while enhancing relationships between Māori, the Government and industry.
MoreWe investigated how mātauranga and tikanga Māori and New Zealand law can be applied in the marine estate.
MoreWe collaborated with Māori communities to review scientific information that may support the expression of kaitiakitanga and other kaupapa tuku iho linked with the domain of Tangaroa.
MoreWe developed a culturally-relevant pathway to enable mana whenua iwi to evaluate and contribute to management of Aotearoa New Zealand’s marine environment.
MoreWe have examined mātauranga Māori associated with the marine environment by analysing key texts, historical archives, literature, reports and legislation.
MoreThis project aims to help the Kaikōura community and businesses build a sustainable blue economy as they recover from the 2016 earthquakes.
MoreWe explored ways to assess the values New Zealanders hold for the marine environment.
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