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Steve Mackinson’s blog for the GAP2 Exchange.

Steven Mackinson’s Blog: Lessons learned from New Zealand

The Embassy theatre, where the Hobbit had its premier. © Steve  Mackinson

On coming to the end of his GAP2 exchange 5 month stay in New Zealand, Steve Mackinson reflects on what Europe can learn from the other side of the world.

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Steve Mackinson’s blog: New Slippers

During his New Zealand exchange Steve Mackinson ponders how participatory research can be most fit-for-purpose.

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Steve Mackinson’s Blog: Seabirds and Fishermen

In his work in New Zealand, Gap2 project coordinator, Steve Mackinson has been meeting with Southern Seabird Solutions Trust.

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Steve Mackinson’s Blog: Collaboration on Shark Finning

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Steve Mackinson explores how the New Zealand fishing industry, scientists and policy makers are working together on the controversial issue of shark finning.

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Steve Mackinson’s Blog: Thoughts on CFP reform

Thoughts from the GAP2 Coordinator on the latest developments in the Common Fisheries Policy reform process, following the MEP’s plenary vote on 6th February.

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Steve Mackinson’s Blog: Rock Lobster

Steve is living in New Zealand for six months to spend time with the Seafood Industry Council (SeaFIC). Steve wants to better understand how the Council successfully brings scientists and fishermen together, through promoting industry’s involvement in research, data analysis …

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Steve Mackinson’s Blog: Adrenaline and Participation in NZ

The Dwarves

Steve is living in New Zealand for six months to spend time with the Seafood Industry Council (SeaFIC). Steve wants to better understand how the Council successfully brings scientists and fishermen together, through promoting industry’s involvement in research, data analysis …

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Steven Mackinson’s Blog: Happy New Year!

Napier Trawler

Steve is living in New Zealand for six months to spend time with the Seafood Industry Council (SeaFIC). Steve wants to better understand how the Council successfully brings scientists and fishermen together, through promoting industry’s involvement in research, data analysis …

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Steve Mackinson’s Blog: Windy Wellington

Steve is living in New Zealand for six months to spend time with the Seafood Industry Council (SeaFIC). Steve wants to better understand how the Council successfully brings scientists and fishermen together, through promoting industry’s involvement in research, data analysis …

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Steve Mackinson in New Zealand – what’s it all about?

From December 2012 until May 2013, I’m going to be living and working in New Zealand as part of the GAP2 Exchange Programme. Specifically, I’m going to be working with Dr David Middleton, the Chief Scientist at Seafood New Zealand …

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