EnviroStrat’s Senior Environmental Scientist, Johnny Wright was interviewed by Radio NZ about the launch of our Kinanomics project.
EnviroStrat’s Kinanomics project is an innovative approach that leverages the economic, environmental, and cultural value of kina (sea urchins) to address ecosystem imbalances and support sustainable marine resource management. By focusing on the restoration of kelp forests through the targeted removal of overabundant kina, the project seeks to revitalise degraded marine ecosystems while creating commercial opportunities for high-value kina products. Kinanomics integrates traditional knowledge, community engagement, and cutting-edge science to align economic development with ecological restoration. This initiative not only promotes biodiversity and habitat recovery but also empowers local communities through job creation and sustainable livelihoods in harmony with Aotearoa New Zealand’s marine conservation goals.