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New Zealand Ministry for Primary Industries Aquatic Environment Research
by New Zealand Ministry for Primary Industries (Government)
Research programme addressing interactions between the seafood sector and the environment, particularly regarding: protected species interactions, seafloor effects, non-target catch and ecosystem effects.
Progress reports
14.a
Increase scientific knowledge, develop research capacity and transfer marine technology, taking into account the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission Criteria and Guidelines on the Transfer of Marine Technology, in order to improve ocean health and to enhance the contribution of marine biodiversity to the development of developing countries, in particular small island developing States and least developed countries
Type of commitment
  • Scientific, socioeconomic and interdisciplinary research
Annual deliverable
Annual research deliverables are prioritised by management needs and emerging issues.
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Approximate annual spend of $2.83 million USD
Basic information
Time-frame: Annually - Ongoing
Partners
Ministry for Primary Industries (Government), Department of Conservation (Government), Ministry for the Environment (Government), National Institute for Water and Atmospheric Research (scientific community)
Ocean Basins
  • South Pacific
Beneficiary countries
Other beneficaries
Contact information
Luke Roughton, New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, luke.roughton@mfat.govt.nz,
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