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      An integrated GIS approach for sustainable aquaculture management area site selection

      Longdill, Peter C.; Healy, Terry R.; Black, Kerry P.
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       10.1016/j.ocecoaman.2008.06.010
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      Longdill, P. C., Healy, T. R., & Black, K. P. (2008). An integrated GIS approach for sustainable aquaculture management area site selection. Ocean & Coastal Management, 51(8-9), 612-624.
      Permanent Research Commons link: https://hdl.handle.net/10289/8287
      Abstract
      Within New Zealand, growth in the aquaculture industry has led to the diversification of aquaculture sites from more sheltered bays and harbours toward open coast locations. Coastal zone managers, along with the aquaculture industry, aim to ensure the long-term sustainability of any ‘new’ sites selected. Through targeted data collection programmes and the subsequent implementation of Geographic Information System (GIS) based models, the most suitable and sustainable locations for Aquaculture Management Areas (AMAs) can be identified. This approach is applied within the Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, with specific reference to suspended mussel (Perna canaliculus) aquaculture. Within the region, areas where maximum sustainability may be achieved make up 18% of the total area considered, with conflicting uses and other constraints accounting for 46%. Whilst further site and development specific studies are required to determine explicit carrying capacities, the effort required has been considerably reduced by eliminating unsuitable locations and identifying those where sustainability can be maximised.
      Date
      2008
      Type
      Journal Article
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      Elsevier
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