ENV2020-04 Spatial distribution modelling of inshore finfish and cephalopods with a focus on protected species prey

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RFx ID :	23479116
Tender Name :	ENV2020-04 Spatial distribution modelling of inshore finfish and cephalopods with a focus on protected species prey
Reference # :	O - ENV2020-04
Open Date :	Tuesday, 20 October 2020 9:00 AM (Pacific/Auckland UTC+13:00)
Close Date  :	Friday, 20 November 2020 2:00 PM (Pacific/Auckland UTC+13:00)
Tender Type :	Request for Proposals (RFP)
Tender Coverage :	Sole Agency  [?]
Categories :	70000000 - Farming and Fishing and Forestry and Wildlife Contracting Services
Regions:	New Zealand
Exemption Reason :	None
Required Pre-qualifications :	None
Contact :	Rachel Pollock
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Overall Objective:
Apply spatial statistical modelling approaches to estimate spatial distributions for inshore finfish and cephalopods of particular importance as prey for key protected species, including seasonal variation, and distinguishing between prey size classes, where relevant.
Specific Objectives:
1. Utilise available data to identify key prey species (and prey size-class preferences) for up to ten top predator species that forage in the inshore environment. Predator species will include fur seals, sea lions, yellow-eyed penguins, Hector’s/Mauī dolphins, and 3–6 additional species chosen in consultation with Fisheries New Zealand.

2. Applying statistical spatial modelling techniques, estimate spatially resolved densities of up to 30 inshore fish and cephalopod species, including seasonal variation, with a focus on prey species and size classes identified under Objective 1. Where top predators exhibit size-selective foraging (e.g., eating only small fish), estimate separate spatial distributions for the relevant prey size classes.

This tender has been awarded.

• SOFISH CONSULTING LIMITED - 15b, Dargle Way, Island Bay, Wellington, 6023, NEW ZEALAND

Award Date: Wednesday, 20 January 2021 (Pacific/Auckland UTC+13:00)
Date RFx was completed/updated: Friday, 20 November 2020 2:57 PM (Pacific/Auckland UTC+13:00)