Atmospheric analysis

New Zealand longfins are one of the largest eel species in the world.

Freshwater eels have an unusual life cycle which sees them travelling between the ocean, estuaries and freshwaters.

We need information on the food web structures of our marine ecosystems in order to manage the effects on the ecosystem of fishing, aquaculture and mining, as well as understanding the potential impacts of climate variability and change on our oceans. 

NIWA scientists have worked for many years on Antarctic atmospheric processes and aquatic ecosystems.

John Clayton, a principal scientist in the fields of aquatic biodiversity and biosecurity based at NIWA's Hamilton office, has won a 2011 Kudos award for his leading role in the development of LakeSPI  (Lake Submerged Plant Indicators).

NIWA's work seeks to improve our understanding of the key dynamic and physical processes which are responsible for heavy rainfall , and to improve the heavy rainfall forecast.