Matauranga Maori, science and seabirds in New Zealand

Møller, Henrik

doi:10.1080/03014220909510151

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“…Moreover, seabirds are an important source of food and cultural identity for many people around the world (Montevecchi et al , Lyver et al ). However, burrow‐nesting seabirds are among the most threatened group of marine animals (Dulvy et al , Moller , Croxall et al ). Petrel populations have undergone severe reductions, primarily due to the impacts of introduced mammalian predators to their breeding sites and incidental fisheries by‐catch (Burger and Gochfeld , Lewison et al ).…”

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“…Impetus for designing a consistent national monitoring strategy is evolving as part of national initiatives to monitor status and trends in mainland biodiversity (Lee et al , Department of Conservation , MacLeod et al ). Both the Department of Conservation and Māori (indigenous peoples of New Zealand) are interested in expanding this monitoring scheme to offshore islands, using petrels as biological indicators (B. Greene and G. Welch, Department of Conservation, unpublished report, Moller ). Gray‐faced petrels (ōi, tītī, northern muttonbird, Pterodroma gouldi ) are culturally significant (Lyver et al ) and relatively well studied and widespread in northeastern New Zealand, thus representing an ideal indicator species (Imber , Marchant and Higgins , Lawrence et al , Whitehead et al ).…”

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Monitoring burrowing petrel populations: A sampling scheme for the management of an island keystone species

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Burrow-nesting petrels (order Procellariiformes) are keystone species in island ecosystems, where they modify habitat through guano deposition and burrow digging. Burrowing petrels are among the most threatened groups of birds, yet robust long-term monitoring data remain scarce because of the financial and logistical constraints of working on offshore breeding islands, the variety of surveying strategies used, and the birds' below-ground breeding behavior. We examined the sampling requirements of monitoring programs to detect changes in the number of breeding pairs of gray-faced petrels (Pterodroma gouldi), a common species in northern New Zealand. We first examined the relationship between burrow entrance density and breeding pair density using 4 years of data from 3 large colonies. We then conducted a simulation-based power analysis to assess the ability of different burrow-occupancy sampling regimes to detect changes in breeding bird abundance. Power to detect change was influenced by population growth rates, initial bird density, interannual variation in abundance, plot size, number of plots, intervals between surveys, time of year surveys are undertaken, and duration of the monitoring program. Our analyses suggest that, under the most suboptimal monitoring conditions, at least 45 randomly assigned 5-m-radius plots surveyed annually during the incubation period for !20 years will be required to detect a 1% annual change in breeding bird abundance. Because power will vary depending on project specifications, local conditions, and potential change, we created an online application with over 50,000 combinations of starting parameters (https://landcare.shinyapps.io/ petrels). This allows managers to determine the power of different combinations of survey intensities while maintaining consistency and maximizing efficiency. Ó 2015 The Wildlife Society.

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“…Within a Māori worldview, humans sit in the heart of natural systems, along with all other components (Hikuroa, 2017). In a scientific worldview, objectivity is essential for making unbiased observations to test hypotheses (Moller, 2009;Crawford, 2009). Facts and values are separated (Hikuroa, 2017).…”

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Mātauranga Māori in geomorphology: existing frameworks, case studies and recommendations for Earth scientists

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Abstract. Mixed-method bicultural research in Aotearoa New Zealand, including the weaving of Indigenous and other knowledges, is experiencing a resurgence within many academic disciplines. However, mātauranga Māori – the knowledge, culture, value and worldview of the Indigenous peoples of Aotearoa New Zealand – and Te Ao Māori, the Māori world, is poorly represented within geomorphological investigations. Here, we review existing efforts to include Indigenous knowledge in geologic and geomorphic studies from the international research community and provide an overview of the current state of mātauranga Māori within research endeavours in Aotearoa New Zealand. We review three theoretical frameworks for including mātauranga Māori in research projects and three models for including Māori values within research. We identify direct benefits to geomorphology and discuss how these frameworks and models can be adapted for use with Indigenous knowledge systems outside of Aotearoa New Zealand. The aim of this review is to encourage geomorphologists around the world to engage with local Indigenous peoples to develop new approaches to geomorphic research. In Aotearoa New Zealand, we hope to inspire geomorphologists to embark on research journeys that engender genuine partnership with Māori and that promote toitū te mātauranga, the enduring protection, promotion and respect of mātauranga Māori.

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“…Just like endemic species, these endemic island cultures are vulnerable to IASs and the ensuing biotic homogenization (Tershy et al 2015). Biological invasions can erode traditional ecological knowledge (Moller 2009) and drive people from their traditional lands, buildings and ways of life (Lee et al 2015). They can be a threat to cultural monuments (e.g.…”

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Invasive alien species on islands: impacts, distribution, interactions and management

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SUMMARYInvasive alien species (IASs) on islands have broad impacts across biodiversity, agriculture, economy, health and culture, which tend to be stronger than on continents. Across small-island developing states (SIDSs), although only a small number of IASs are widely distributed, many more, including those with greatest impact, are found on only a small number of islands. Patterns of island invasion are not consistent across SIDS geographic regions, with differences attributable to correlated patterns in island biogeography and human development. We identify 15 of the most globally prevalent IASs on islands. IAS impacts on islands are exacerbated through interactions with a number of other global change threats, including over-exploitation, agricultural intensification, urban development and climate change. Biosecurity is critical in preventing IAS invasion of islands. Eradication of IASs on islands is possible at early stages of invasion, but otherwise is largely restricted to invasive mammals, or otherwise control is the only option. Future directions in IAS management and research on islands must consider IASs within a broader portfolio of threats to species, ecosystems and people's livelihoods on islands. We advocate for stronger collaborations among island countries and territories faced with the same IASs in similar socio-ecological environments.

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Matauranga Maori, science and seabirds in New Zealand

Cited by 22 publications

References 34 publications

Monitoring burrowing petrel populations: A sampling scheme for the management of an island keystone species

Monitoring burrowing petrel populations: A sampling scheme for the management of an island keystone species

Mātauranga Māori in geomorphology: existing frameworks, case studies and recommendations for Earth scientists

Invasive alien species on islands: impacts, distribution, interactions and management

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