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Who we are
The New Zealand Marine Sciences Society is a non-profit organization, established in 1960, to foster an understanding and appreciation of our marine environment. We provide a means of communication within our marine science community, encourage and assist marine science students and young scientists, and provide advice to government on marine policy issues.
What we do
Our members support a growing number of science and policy related activities including:
- Organise an Annual Marine Science Conference
- Provide First Overseas Conference Travel Funds - travel assistance grants to student-members
- Provide Student Research Grant Funds (Due 1 April 2008)- helping MSc and PhD candidates to take their work further than typical institutional funding allows
- Host a list-serv where members can post, discuss, and debate marine science topics, advertise marine science positions, and conduct society business
- Publish the Annual New Zealand Marine Science Review - a handy document containing society papers, bibliographies and posted interests of professional members and institutions, and abstracts from the prior conference
- Advise government on marine science policy issues
- Raise public awareness of marine science through activities, press releases, public activities, and awards
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