Collaboration calls

Connections Matter – Developing an ecosystem services flow based economic model to understand the interactions between adjacent land and marine based primary production systems to mutual benefit

Regional economic development is important in countries such as New Zealand which depend on a thriving primary production sector. Such regional development must encompass economic, social, environmental and cultural components and an Ecosystem Services framework is an ideal vehicle for this (MEA 2005). Ecosystem Service assessments have been applied to many sectors in NZ individually, and one such study done by Moana NZ on abalone identified land derived sediment as a major issue in coastal habitats and affecting seafood production. [Read more…] about Call for input: Understanding interactions between land and marine systems