Phase I research
During 2014–2019, 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.
- About us
- Our research
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Tools & resources
Tools & resources
Credit: Sustainable Seas 2020 -
News & events
News & events
Credit: Paul South/Rossella NicolaiSeaweed biodiversity study underway on Marlborough Sounds marine farms
Early one morning in August, before the latest lockdown, a couple of seaweed scientists visited marine farms in the Marlborough Sounds to collect seaweed samples.
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Our Seas
We identified ways for people to get involved in making decisions about the management and future of Aotearoa New Zealand's marine estate.
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Valuable Seas
We developed ways to measure the values New Zealanders have for the marine environment.
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Dynamic Seas
We investigated how human activities and environmental change can affect marine ecosystems.
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Managed Seas
We developed and trialled tools to support EBM. These tools help us understand how management decisions can affect marine environments.
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Vision Mātauranga
We worked with Māori to capture their needs and aspirations for marine management, and to unlock the potential of mātauranga Māori (Māori knowledge), resources and people.
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Enabling EBM
We looked at how EBM might be implemented and what changes will be needed to implement EBM in the future.
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Credit: Sara Orme
Whai Rawa, Whai Mana, Whai Oranga: Creating a world-leading indigenous blue economy
- Completed project
This research built a foundation for a world-leading indigenous blue economy in Aotearoa New Zealand.
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Early detection of harmful algal blooms
- Completed project
We trialled two innovative technologies to detect and monitor harmful algal blooms in coastal waters
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Frameworks for achieving and maintaining social licence
- Completed project
We investigated the use of the term ‘social licence’ in Aotearoa New Zealand and what factors influence social licence.
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Sediment tolerance and mortality thresholds of benthic habitats
- Completed project
We investigated the effects that suspended sediment from human activities has on the health and survival of deep water species in the South …
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Credit: Rebekah Parsons-King
Energy from tidal currents - Kick-starting a new marine industry with huge potential
- Completed project
We investigated whether generating electricity from the strong tidal currents within Cook Strait is viable for Aotearoa New Zealand.
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Submarine canyons: connecting coastal and deep-sea ecosystems
- Completed project
We investigated how well submarine canyons transport materials from the land into deeper waters surrounding Aotearoa New Zealand.
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Tipping points in ecosystem structure, function and services
- Completed project
We investigated how marine ecosystems respond to change, and identified tipping points, risks and ways of managing them.
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Ecosystem connectivity: tracking biochemical fluxes to inform EBM
- Completed project
We traced the fate of water and sediments from land through coastal food webs, evaluating connections between coastal and deep sea habitats,…
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Credit: Dave Allen NIWA
Ocean acidification mitigation strategies for the mussel industry
- Completed project
We tested techniques to raise the pH of coastal waters around mussel farms to improve shellfish growth.
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