About us
About us
Why EBM?

Aotearoa New Zealand has a vast marine estate that is increasingly under pressure, and the current legal framework for marine management is complex and fragmented.

What we do

Our research addresses the question: How can we best develop our marine economy, while protecting the taonga of our marine environment?

Where’s our research happening?

Our people

Governance Group

Challenge Leadership Team

Kāhui Māori

Stakeholder Panel

Independent Science Panel

VM Leadership Group

Synthesis team

Vision Mātauranga

Mātauranga Māori informing and underpinning EBM for Aotearoa
Credit: Waikawa, Māhia © Desna Whaanga-Schollum

Te Au o Te Moana story series

This series aims to whakamana (empower) the voices of researchers, co-developers, Māori partners and communities of research and practice as…
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Our research
Tools & resources
News & events

News & events

News

News and updates about our research, outreach and engagement

Events

Details of upcoming and past events, webinars, or public talks.

Newsletter

Our newsletter is sent out every 2–3 months

Media enquiries

Contact information for journalists

Tune in to our new, short docuseries, Turning the Tide

Ripples of hope have risen from the work of marine researchers, kaitiaki, and community members who’ve pooled their knowledge for the good of the ocean.
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Clara and Sorrel relaxing after a big day

Credit: Lana Young

Events

Details of upcoming and past events that we have organised or are involved in.

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Our research
Tools & resources
- Academic publication
- Dataset
- Digital tool
- Graphic
- Guidance
- Map
- Model
- Presentation
- Report
- Summary
- Video
News & events

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