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How New Zealand is reviving its mussel beds...

Check out the Mussel Bed Restoration project on CGTN Europe, Razor Science Show.Project updates are available on our website - https://www.marinefarming.co.n......

Scorching seas

Scientists tracking East Coast 'marine heatwave'https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/......

Consider Aquaculture at NMIT

Link to Aquaculture study at NMIT - https://www.nmit.ac.nz/study/s...NMIT Aquaculture Hub - https://www.nmit.ac.nz/study/b......

Environmental Update

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February 2021 Newsletter

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TOS Marine Biosecurity Newsletter - Summer 2021

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Trial aims to prevent runaway mussel floats

https://www.stuff.co.nz/busine......

Scallop recovery in top of the south still clouded by uncertainty

https://www.stuff.co.nz/nation......

Te Pae Tawhiti - Kaimoana Enhancement Scholarship

Moana New Zealand is extending the application period for Te Pae Tawhiti Kaimoana Enhancement Scholarship by two weeks. They have had an excellent response and wish to extend the application window to allow time for tertiary students returning to study after the break to apply. Applications are open via their website and now close Friday 5 February 2021. ...

Mark Gillard looks back at 40 years on the farm ... the salmon farm

https://www.stuff.co.nz/environment/123560491/mark-gillard-looks-back-at-40-years-on-the-farm--the-salmon-farm...

Administration role within the Marine Farming Industry

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/jo......

October 2020 Newsletter

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Marine Biosecurity Rules booklet - New

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ANDY RITCHIE SCHOLARSHIP FUND

Background The Andy Ritchie Fund (AR Fund) was set up in the year 2000.  The purpose of the Scholarship Fund is to support practical research in the field of New Zealand Aquaculture, to gain better knowledge and understanding of the environment we operate in, the species farmed and any impacts associated with marine farming operations.    $2,500 per annum is available.  Ideally for a master’s student to assist in research for the Aquaculture industry.  The funding area...

Tackling Waste in Aquaculture

Aquaculture New Zealand and the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) have partnered with the Sustainable Business Network (SBN) to work together to minimise plastic waste in New Zealand aquaculture.  The Sustainable Business Network is committed to transitioning New Zealand to a circular economy where resources are never abandoned to become waste. Products are designed to be safe and easy to manage in cycles of production and reproduction. SBN use a three element f...

Mussel industry donates 160ha of water space to Golden Bay community

https://www.stuff.co.nz/busine......

Smart Services Project

Marlborough Sounds mussel farm getting boost from floating electronicshttps://www.tvnz.co.nz/one-news/new-zealand/marlborough-sounds-mussel-farm-getting-boost-floating-electronics...

Exciting announcement yesterday for the Port Tarakohe redevelopment project.

https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/425161/golden-bay-s-port-tarakohe-granted-20m-for-aquaculture-hub-re-development...

August 2020 Newsletter

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The Wild Mussel Bed Restoration Project in the Marlborough Sounds is entering its next phase.

https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/politics/local-democracy-reporting/300095562/mussels-to-be-poured-on-mussel-shell-reef-to-revive-devastated-population...

Save the date! The 2021 Festival is on!

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Co-culture brings environmental and economic benefits

https://www.stuff.co.nz/business/farming/aquaculture/122495995/coculture-brings-environmental-and-economic-benefits...

Mussel Bed Restoration - August 2020 update

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Come and work for us!

With the beautiful Marlborough Sounds on your doorstep!https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/jobs/office-administration/administration/listing/2746492925?bof=pbwegevb&fbclid=IwAR3PWT0ZbEYI64A_SLwtlJJKjnNPYaeKEeE6xR2YnUMwvfOuTj8PGlivWBs...

Salmon Tales

Check this out! The New Zealand King Salmon newsletter is back and better than ever!https://198i9o1t5qhfqwhf2z86x4y1-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/NZKS-Newsletter-1st-Edition-june-2020-Web.pdf...