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Biosecurity 101: Prevention

Biosecurity is one of the most important tools we have for protecting New Zealand aquaculture. Every day, simple actions taken by farm workers help prevent pests and diseases from reaching our farms, protecting stock, livelihoods, and the wider industry.

In this short, interactive course, you'll explore the everyday principles of good biosecurity. Through videos, expert interviews, games and quizzes, you'll discover how pests and diseases move, the pathways they use to enter farms, and the practical actions every worker can take to reduce risk.

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Duration

15 - 20min

There are:

3 games and one final quiz

Price

$25

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In collaboration with AQNZ

We are proud to have partnered with Aquaculture New Zealand (AQNZ), who work to support and strengthen New Zealand's aquaculture industry, to bring you this course.
Aquaculture New Zealand (AQNZ) is the national organisation representing New Zealand's aquaculture industry. AQNZ works with farmers, iwi, government, researchers and communities to support a sustainable, innovative and thriving aquaculture sector for Aotearoa New Zealand.

Supporting New Zealand Aquaculture

AQNZ represents New Zealand's aquaculture industry, bringing together farmers, industry leaders, researchers and government to help build a strong, sustainable future for aquaculture.

Biosecurity & Best Practice

AQNZ works alongside industry and partners to develop practical resources, biosecurity standards and guidance that help farms protect stock, support fish welfare and strengthen New Zealand's biosecurity systems.

Growing a Sustainable Industry

AQNZ champions the sustainable growth of New Zealand aquaculture by supporting innovation, workforce development and collaboration across the sector, helping ensure aquaculture continues to provide high-quality seafood and regional employment
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Course contents

What's included?

  • Expert interviews from New Zealand aquaculture and biosecurity professionals
  • Two short video modules
  • Interactive learning activity
  • Knowledge quiz
  • Certificate of completion
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Why this course matters

Biosecurity is one of the most important tools for protecting New Zealand aquaculture. Every day, simple actions taken by farm workers help prevent pests and diseases from reaching our farms. This course provides a practical introduction to biosecurity, helping you understand your role in protecting stock, livelihoods, and the wider industry.

What we'll take you through

You'll explore the principles of good biosecurity, learn how pests and diseases move through common pathways, and discover the everyday actions that reduce risk on farm. Along the way, you'll hear from industry experts and build confidence in the simple practices that help keep New Zealand aquaculture healthy.

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Meet your tutor

Denise Hearn

  • Email:

  • denise@aquaculturelearninglab.com
Denise has been involved in aquaculture for about 20 years. She has been educating people about marine conservation and aquaculture since 2012 and continues to do so to this day. She has worked all over the world with a large range of different species, including sea weed, micro algae, lobsters, shrimp, clownfish, salmon, mussels, crayfish, kingfish, amberjacks, grouper and many more. She has worked in RAS, in large flow through systems and offshore aquaculture. Denise is passionate about the environment and about aquaculture.

Click below to check out the about us page where you can meet Denise and hear more about her journey. 

Experts featured on this course.

Mark Burnaby 

Aquaculture Manager, MacLab (NZ) Ltd
Mark Burnaby brings more than 15 years of practical aquaculture experience, overseeing marine farming operations for MacLab in the Marlborough Sounds, Tasman Bay and Golden Bay. As Aquaculture Manager, he combines hands-on operational knowledge with a strong commitment to environmental stewardship and industry leadership. Mark provides practical insights into how everyday biosecurity practices protect farms, stock and the wider aquaculture industry

Dr Anjali Pande

Senior Adviser – Biosecurity New Zealand (MPI)
Anjali has a PhD in Marine Ecology and has worked in the field of marine biosecurity for around 18 years. She is also an adventurer who loves being in the field, and because of this, is passionate about finding ways for good science to be applied in real life. Working with Biosecurity New Zealand, Anjali brings this practical, science-based perspective to the course, helping explain how everyday preventative actions can play an important role in protecting New Zealand’s aquaculture industry from exotic pests and diseases.

What our students say about our courses

Information is nice and detailed and everything is very easy to access
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Fun, easy to understand and great presentations
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Easy to understand and covers a broad spectrum as well as application based info
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Frequently asked questions

"Will this course get me a qualification?"

You will be awarded a certificate once you have passed the required sections of the course. This certificate does not contribute to any formal qualification - YET. Watch this space.  

"Will I be able to access this course after I have completed it?"

Yes, after purchasing a course you will have unlimited access for a period of 2 years.

"Will I be able to re-take the quizzes?" 

Your first try should be your best try. If you do not pass the first attempt you will get an opportunity for 1 retake where you will be able to get a maximum of 50%. You can re take the quizzes indefinitely after that however your best score from your first 2 attempts will be what counts. 

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