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Evaluating target biomass for key reef predators

Tender ID: 626882


Tender Details

Tender #:
O - ZBD2026-02  
Status:
Closed
Publish Date:
28 September 2026
Closing Date:
11 November 2026
Closing Time:
03:00 PM (NZ)

Tender Description

⁠⁠⁠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

Location

New Zealand   :   Auckland   :   Bay of Plenty   :   Canterbury   :   Chatham Islands   :   Gisborne   :   Hawke's Bay   :   Kermadec   :   Manawatu-Wanganui   :   Marlborough   :   Nelson   :   Northland   :   Otago   :   Southland   :   Subantartic   :   Taranaki   :   Tasman-Nelson   :   Three Kings   :   Waikato   :   Wellington   :   West Coast