Coming soonOBC and the marine biosecurity team at Auckland Council invite you to a free event to help demystify marine biosecurity and to provide advice and info about how we can help stop the spread of marine pests. Learn:
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Marine Biosecurity Seminar Series 2022
Learn from industry experts and scientists leading the marine biosecurity field in New Zealand.
All seminars are held on Zoom and are free to attend.
All seminars are held on Zoom and are free to attend.
Marine Biosecurity in Aquaculture
This event has taken place but you can watch it on Youtube. Click here
Why biosecurity matters for aquaculture How aquaculture can be a vector How the industry is managing biosecurity Opportunities to improve with Dave Taylor, Technical Director, Aquaculture New Zealand |
Marine pests in the Top of the South regionThis event has taken place but you can watch it on Youtube. Click here
Overview of pests in the region Port clearance work NIWA Port surveys What Summer Surveys show us Incidents over time Future threats and what we can do about them with Barrie Forrest, Principal Senior Scientist - Salt Ecology |
Current marine biosecurity scienceThis event has taken place but you can watch it on Youtube. Click here
Showcasing two areas of research in the Marine Biosecurity Toolbox: 1. Modelling NZ’s maritime transport system 2. Citizen science and opportunities for involvement with Oliver Floerl and Xavier Pochon, Marine Biosecurity Toolbox |
The important role of marinasThis event has taken place - watch it on Youtube
Why marinas are strategic for biosecurity Marinas share their experiences: The Nelson story The Tutukaka story The Westhaven story The Whitianga story With Nigel Skeggs of Nelson Marina, Karenza Harris of Westhaven Marina, Dave Munday of Whitianga Marina and Dylan Lease of Tutukaka Marina. With an introduction and overview by Don McKenzie, Northland Regional Council. |
Marine Biosecurity PathwaysA new date will be announced soon
Why focus on pathways? The TON experience and how this is becoming a national pest management plan How the regions can be involved |
The next big biosecurity threatThis event has taken place but you can watch it on Youtube - click here
What is Caulerpa brachypus? Why this is considered a major threat? Where is it and what are we doing? What are the implications? |
Marine pests in the Top of the NorthThis event has taken place but you can watch it on Youtube. Click here.
An overview of the TON Marine Biosecurity Partnership Overview of marine pests in the regions What our surveillance programs show us Positive impact of education An overview of the Clean Hull Plan with marine biosecurity specialists: Samantha Happy of Auckland Council, Kaeden Leonard of Northland Regional Council, Hamish Lass of Bay of Plenty Regional Council |
Practical demonstration for boat operators11am-2pm, Saturday 7 May 2022
Gulf Harbour Marina Ask experts: How do I keep my boat clean? What are my antifoul options? How can I spot a marine pest? What are the rules? with special thanks to Gulf Harbour Marina, PropSpeed and CopperCoat Drop in session - no RSVP required |
Seminars are supported by:
With special thanks to:
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