title: An integrated GIS approach for sustainable aquaculture management area site selection

authors: Longdill, Peter C.

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.

text: An integrated GIS approach for sustainable aquaculture management area site selection 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.

year: 2008

title: First national consultation on physical literacy in England: Summary findings

authors: Duncan, MJ

abstract: The first national consultation on physical literacy aimed to capture current understanding and perceptions of physical literacy among key stakeholders in England, and to identify the challenges, needs and opportunities for supporting physical literacy among individuals/organisations.

One hundred and ninety-three individual stakeholders completed an online survey between 3rd May and 5th June, 2022. The respondents were drawn from a wide range of job roles and sectors, though the majority worked in education, sport and physical activity. Stakeholders who responded to this survey provided a range of responses in relation to the concept of physical literacy. Implicit in the responses appeared to be a general valuing for physical literacy as a concept and awareness of its importance for children and young people specifically, and through the lifecourse.

text: First national consultation on physical literacy in England: Summary findings The first national consultation on physical literacy aimed to capture current understanding and perceptions of physical literacy among key stakeholders in England, and to identify the challenges, needs and opportunities for supporting physical literacy among individuals/organisations.

One hundred and ninety-three individual stakeholders completed an online survey between 3rd May and 5th June, 2022. The respondents were drawn from a wide range of job roles and sectors, though the majority worked in education, sport and physical activity. Stakeholders who responded to this survey provided a range of responses in relation to the concept of physical literacy. Implicit in the responses appeared to be a general valuing for physical literacy as a concept and awareness of its importance for children and young people specifically, and through the lifecourse.

year: 2022

title: How Maui captured the sun: using a MUD for educational simulation

authors: Cunningham, Sally Jo

subjects: computer science

abstract: MUDs (Multi-User Dungeons) are text-based, multi-user communication and modelling programs. This paper investigates the potential of a popular extensible MUD, the LambdaMOO system, as a tool for second language training and for educational simulation gaming.

text: How Maui captured the sun: using a MUD for educational simulation MUDs (Multi-User Dungeons) are text-based, multi-user communication and modelling programs. This paper investigates the potential of a popular extensible MUD, the LambdaMOO system, as a tool for second language training and for educational simulation gaming.

year: 1995-12