Aquaculture facilities

NIWA is supporting the advancement of New Zealand's growing aquaculture sector through the development of high value products of verifiable quality and sustainability.

Physiological research is particularly important when developing new species in aquaculture, but also for well-established farmed species to further improve production and welfare.

Greenshell™ mussel (also known as green-lipped mussel) are indigenous to New Zealand and have a moderately complex life-cycle.

One of NIWA's core areas of research and consultancy services are the broodstock development of aquaculture species and breeding strategy.

Commercial-scale production of kingfish - a high-value, white-fleshed finfish to complement salmon - is now a reality in New Zealand. 

NIWA has world-class expertise in marine macroalgae and extensive research on various aspects of seaweed ecology, growth and taxonomy.

NIWA is leading the sustainable growth of Aotearoa New Zealand's aquaculture industry.

Aquaculture scientist Dr Alvin Setiawan talks about NIWA's Northland Marine Research Centre.

NIWA’s team of leading scientists and world-class facilities are dedicated to supporting the sustainable growth, diversification and future-proofing of New Zealand’s aquaculture industry.

Research shows how fish are being affected by microplastics.