Evaluating target biomass for key reef predators
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About this tender
Overview The Ministry for Primary Industries (NZ) is seeking a research provider to evaluate target biomass and size structure for key reef predators that support healthy reef ecosystems. Purpose The research will collect and collate evidence to help Fisheries New Zealand understand the predator thresholds associated with preventing and reversing sea urchin barrens. Scope The scope includes: Evaluating target biomass for key reef predators that support healthy reef ecosystems Evaluating size structure for key reef predators that support healthy reef ecosystems Collecting and collating evidence on predator thresholds associated with preventing and reversing sea urchin barrens
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