Aquaculture species and biology

NIWA is at the forefront of kingfish aquaculture research and is readying for commercial production to capitalise on this potentially lucrative market.

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

Pacific oysters were introduced in New Zealand and have a moderately complex life-cycle.

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

NIWA is working with major Chinook salmon producers to explore alternative farming technologies that circumvent the need for additional inshore marine farming space.

NIWA is working on macroalgae and microalgae with a wide range of stakeholders, government agencies, current clients and potential partners.

Using its broad base of capability, NIWA is creating a new aquaculture species for New Zealand - hāpuku - for sale in the world's fine dining sector.

A project is under way to determine whether Aotearoa New Zealand’s long defunct rock oyster industry can be revived.

NIWA scientists have made a breakthrough that may underpin expansion of the high-value New Zealand salmon farming industry.

Research shows how fish are being affected by microplastics.