Integrated Ocean Observing System for New Zealand

Integrated Ocean Observing System for New Zealand

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Lead institution:

National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research – New Zealand

The Integrated Ocean Observing System for New Zealand (NZ-OOS) is a bottom-up community-driven initiative and its success depends on a joint, inclusive approach. It is possible that New Zealand can be among the world leaders in the integration of traditional knowledge with western science into an NZ-OOS.

It has six high-level themes:
1. Land-sea connectivity and associated stressors (e.g., sedimentation, contaminants)
2. Coastal and bluewater carbon budgets
3. Sustainable extraction of marine resources (e.g., seabed mining, tidal energy)
4. Sustainable seafood sector including both wild caught fisheries and aquaculture
5. Multi-scale drivers and response of the ocean state
6. Maritime safety and transport optimization

Start date: 01/07/2020
End date: 30/11/2026

Lead Contact: Joanne O’Callaghan (joanne.ocallaghan@niwa.co.nz)

challenges:

1- Marine pollution

2- Protect and restore ecosystems

7- Ocean observations

ocean basins:

South Pacific Ocean

Southern Ocean

type of action:

Project

Integrated Ocean Observing System for New Zealand