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Kia tirotiro mangōpare, arā ko ngā tai e whā

Look through the eyes of the mangōpare, observing in all directions

Effective biosecurity systems are essential to protect and add value to the world’s marine environments, and their associated commercial, cultural, and recreational values. The Marine Biosecurity Toolbox is a collaborative research programme whose mission is the development of science-based tools and technologies that empower governments, tangata whenua, industry and the public to effectively mitigate biosecurity risks. To realise this mission, the programme will develop a range of ‘tools’ that proactively prevent pest establishment, allow timely detection of incursions, and inform effective response strategies. Once implemented, these tools will enable a robust biosecurity system that adapts to future challenges and presents multiple barriers to the establishment and spread of marine non-indigenous species.

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