Bluewater Endeavours Living Labs (BELL)
Real People finding Real Solutions in the Real World.
March 2026 - Blending recreation, tech and tourism to strengthen One Health Resilience and Sense of Place, especially for the Blue Economy. Read more here.
This builds on my November 205 presentation "STEAMing Ahead with Future-focused Adaptive Management" - A Marlborough Case Study.
Ocean-Human Health Literacy ~ Marine Magic in Marlborough
Have you been inspired & restored by the beauty of the Marlborough Sounds?
June and July 2025 - The Marlborough Mermaid was spotted sharing sea forest stories in Wellington, Auckland, Waitakere Riange area and at the NZ Marine Science Conference dinner-dance.
27 April, 2025 - The Marlborough Mermaid was recently spotted outside the Marlborough Art Society for Earth Day 2025. She was searching for land and sea forests and shared inspiring tales and underwater photographs.
You can view more of these photos, and a new video, at the upcoming Marlborough Biodiversity Forum on 25 May. Share your own Sounds stories, art and ideas for marine regenerative action. To RSVP for this free event please see Special Events.
Keep an eye open for other marine-related meet-ups happening in Marlborough in May & World Ocean Week in June.
The Natures of Cities Festival, Berlin (virtual)
I was the only representative from Aotearoa New Zealand
I shared cutting edge research and insights and was the only presenter and attendee from Aotearoa New Zealand.
