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"It's a race against time": Tauranga marine science expert advocates for sustainable approach to protect our ocean biodiversity


Source: University of Waikato
World-leading Tauranga marine scientist, Professor Chris Battershill, will be speaking about the importance of ocean biodiversity and the sustainable management of this important natural resource in a Tauranga Public Lecture Series on April 12.
The free event, held at the University of Waikato Tauranga campus, will reveal how derivatives from sea sponges can fight a variety of cancers and how red seaweed has been used to create drugs for HIV/Aids and potential for treatment of the Covid-19 virus.
The hour-long talk, Drugs from the Sea: Biomedicines, Biodiversity and Biopirates, is billed as a must-attend for those interested in this ground-breaking area of medical and marine science, and for anyone interested in the sustainable management of our ocean resources. ....

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Waikato Masters graduate and biosecurity champion dives into new role


Source: University of Waikato
Yanika Te Paea Reiter wanted to be a marine biologist even before she knew the word for it.
Born in Wellington and raised in Tauranga, Yanika developed a deep connection to the water from an early age.
“I always knew I’d be some sort of aquatic scientist but when dad bought me my first microscope at 9, that was it!”
This week (8 December), Yanika graduated with a Master of Science (Research) in Biological Sciences from the University of Waikato. Her proud parents, brother, and partner were among the support crew who attended her ceremony in Hamilton. Yanika says the day was “simply amazing”. ....

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