On 1 July 2025, NIWA merged with GNS Science to become Earth Sciences New Zealand.

Aquaculture

Supporting the sustainable growth of New Zealand’s aquaculture industry.

The Northland Aquaculture Centre is situated right on the beach at Ruakaka.

Northland Aquaculture Centre

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    RAS Bream Bay

    Cable Bacteria Biofilm Reactor for Low-Cost, Zero-Emissions Removal of Nitrate From Wastewater

    Research Project
    This research project is developing an energy-efficient, net-zero-emission process for wastewater denitrification.
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    Aquaculture Publications

    Research Project
    A summary of the main scientific publications, conference presentations and popular science publications.
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    Freshwater

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    Recent research projects

    Research Project
    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.
    Aquaculture
    Aquaculture facilities