avian in origin, the impacts on native avifauna could be significant. How do we The biosecurity system consists of a number of central Government interventions pre manage this risk? border, at the border and post border. Regional Government interventions assist with pest management at the post border stage in the vent of incursion. Industry and public awareness contribute to readiness What more Potential for more coordination between central, regional government, industry and should we be society. doing? Increased education on the likelihood and potential consequence of biosecurity risks and what community members can do to be “part of the solution”. What is the future It is impossible for the biosecurity system to mitigate 100% of potential biosecurity risk? threats while enabling trade and travel. It is a question of when not if. A biosecurity risk will impact Marlborough’s economy and society at some time in the future. The likelihood of this threat increases each year. Marine Pests and Diseases Overview Marlborough’s economy and society is driven by primary industries such as viticulture, farming, fishing, aquaculture and forestry. The introduction of a pest or disease organism that could affect key cultured species in the marine environment such as greenshell mussel or salmon, would have a significant impact on Marlborough. Hazard Likelihood As trade dynamics change and trade volumes increase there is increased pressure on (B) the biosecurity system to mitigate risk. Domestically, there are threats in parts of New Zealand and not others. This increases the likelihood of those organisms reaching Marlborough. A border Import Health Standard for ballast water is currently in place, and Craft Risk Management Standards are in place for biofouling (below water) and above water biosecurity have been introduced by the Ministry for Primary Industries. These border mechanisms reduce the likelihood of a new to NZ organism arriving. Hazard Social: Consequence (4) A marine pest or disease epidemic that has major impacts in cultured aquaculture • species would have an impact upon society. Economic: • A marine pest or disease epidemic would have significant impacts on primary sector aquaculture production. Built: • Most biosecurity threats will not impact on the built environment Natural Environment: • Depending on the pest or disease, impacts on marine environments would vary. If the pest is an invasive fouling organism, there would be impact on natural marine environments due to competition and changes to seabed structures. If a disease, and one that can cross from farmed species to those in the natural environment, Marlborough Civil Defence Emergency Management Plan, 2017-2022 Page 95