Atmospheric analysis

An overview of Science at NIWA

In this blog series, we feature a new critter from our expansive invertebrate collection including pictures of specimens in their unique habitat. The blogs also feature news, links and fun facts that showcase New Zealand’s fascinating marine fauna.

Ocean acidification is the name given to the lowering of pH of the oceans as a result of increasing carbon dioxide (CO2) in the atmosphere.

A monthly summary of the climate in the tropical South Pacific islands, with an outlook for the coming months.

AQUA and TERRA are polar orbiting satellites that both pass over New Zealand twice per day.

Measurements of snowfall at low elevations around New Zealand are few and far between, and yet the data would be really helpful in understanding how snowfall occurs and quantifying snow-related risks.

Whitianga Wharf sea levels

All aspects of the climate of Canterbury are dominated by the influence of the Southern Alps on the prevailing westerly airflows.

RV Tangaroa is New Zealand’s only ice strengthened and dynamically positioned deep-water research vessel.