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Dr Mike Williams

Chief Scientist - Oceans

Mike joined NIWA in 2001 and has a science background in physical oceanography, ocean acidification, climate change and ocean processes associated with Antarctic sea ice and ice shelves. Prior to his appointment as Chief Scientist - Oceans in 2021, Mike held a joint appointment as Director of the Deep South National Science Challenge and Principal Scientist, Marine Physics.

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Dr Mike Williams
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Dr Joshu Mountjoy

Strategy Manager - Oceans

Joshu Mountjoy is a Marine Geoscientist and Programme Leader for SSIF Programme Marine Physical Processes and Resources. Joshu completed his PhD jointly with the University of Canterbury and NIWA and then took up a scientist position at NIWA. He has a broad interest in seafloor geomorphology spanning submarine canyons, landslides, active tectonics, gas and gas hydrate systems and lakes. Joshu is passionate about science communication and believes scientists are beholden to communicate what they do as broadly as possible. He recently featured in the National Geographic show Drain the Oceans https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8680494/. When not being a scientist Joshu enjoys mountain biking, surfing, skiing, cooking and tinkering in his shed.

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Alan Orpin Principal Scientist - Marine Geology Email
Alice Harang Hydrodynamics Scientist Email
Antonia Cristi Marine Phytoplankton Ecologist Email
Ashley Rowden Principal Scientist - Marine Ecology Email
Carolyn Lundquist Principal Scientist - Marine Ecology Email
Chen Wang Data Scientist Email
Christo Rautenbach Coastal and Estuarine Physical Processes Scientist Email
Craig Stevens Principal Scientist - Marine Physics Email
Craig Stewart Marine Physicist Email
Cyprien Bosserelle Hydrodynamics Modeller Email
Daniel Leduc Marine Biologist Email
Denise Fernandez Physical Oceanographer Email
Eimear Egan Freshwater Fish Ecologist Email
Graham Rickard Marine Physics Modeller Email
Helen Macdonald Regional Ocean Modelling System (ROMS) Numerical Modeller Email
Helen Neil General Manager - Operations Email
Irene Middleton Marine Ecologist Email
Jaret Bilewitch Molecular Biologist Email
Jonny Williams Climate Scientist Email
Kareen Schnabel Marine Biologist Email
Karl Safi Algal Ecologist Email
Katie Maier Marine Sedimentologist Email
Kevin Mackay Marine Geologist, Marine Data Manager Email
Leigh Tait Marine Ecologist Email
Natalie Robinson Marine Physicist Email
Orlando Lam-Gordillo Coastal Marine Ecologist Email
Pablo Escobar-Flores Fisheries Scientist Email
Philip Barnes Principal Scientist - Marine Geology Email
Philip Sutton Physical Oceanographer Email
Rachael Peart Marine Invertebrate Systematist Email
Rachel Hale Marine Ecologist Email
Richard O'Driscoll Chief Scientist - Fisheries Email
Sally Watson Marine Geophysicist Email
Sara Mikaloff-Fletcher Principal Scientist - Carbon Chemistry and Modelling Email
Scott Nodder Principal Scientist - Marine Geology Email
Scott Stephens Chief Scientist - Coasts and Estuaries Email
Shaun Williams Natural Hazards Scientist Email
Stacy Deppeler Marine Biogeochemistry Technician Email
Svenja Halfter Zooplankton Ecologist Email
Tom Brough Marine Ecologist - Quantitative Modeller Email
Zhonghou Xu Coastal Modeller Email