Final MBT Annual General Meeting
We held the final AGM for the Marine Biosecurity Toolbox project, after five years of intensive research and collaborations.
The Toolbox returns to Nayland
About 250 year nine college students had again hands-on experience using marine biosecurity tools to identify pest species that inhabit our coastal waters.
Environmental DNA–RNA dynamics provide insights for effective monitoring of marine invasive species
In this most recent publication of our PhD student Michelle Scriver, we used permeable dialysis bags to simulate real-world environmental conditions and field storage to understand eDNA/eRNA dynamics.
Showcasing our research at the first Fiordland Marine Research Symposium
We were showcasing our research from collaborative expeditions at the first Fiordland Marine Research Symposium in Te Anau, hosted by the Fiordland Marine Guardians and Department of Conservation.
New Zealand Biosecurity Science Award winners of 2024!!!
We are enormously proud of being the New Zealand Biosecurity Science Award winners of 2024! Ngā mihi nui to our team, collaborators and end-users for all your hard work and enthusiasm over the last 4.5 years!
Wānanga at the Otawhiwhi Marae in Tauranga
As part of the MBIE-funded ‘Transforming Coastal Monitoring’ research programme, the Detect team went on another mission of eDNA outreach to the Otawhiwhi Marae in Tauranga Moana to showcase some of the eDNA tools developed in the Biosecurity Toolbox programme.
A new generation of eDNA detectives at the Cawthron Inspire festival
The Marine Biosecurity Toolbox “Detect” team recently held an environmental DNA (eDNA) biosecurity workshop during the CAWTHRON INSPIRE Festival.
Marine Biosecurity Toolbox equips Curious Minds project to ignite students’ interest in marine conservation
Collaboration with the Sails for Science NZ outreach program, engaging year 10 students in student-led detection of invasive species in the marine environment using molecular surveillance.
Scientists empower Nayland College students with hands-on marine biosecurity activities
Scientists conducted a hands-on educational event at Nayland College, engaging hundreds of Year 9 students in activities related to marine biosecurity. The event aimed to inspire the students, build scientific literacy, and create pathways for future scientists.
Environmental DNA tools embark on BLAKE expedition to the Subantarctic
Marine Biosecurity Toolbox scientist Dr Ulla von Ammon joined the BLAKE Expedition and shared with the expedition team the eDNA tools, including the newly designed Cruising Speed Net, for detecting unwanted organisms in marine environments.