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How do we map the seafloor?
Multibeam echo sounders emit a fan of sound beams to the seafloor to scan a wide swath of the seabed in great detail. -
Effects of ocean acidification on plankton in New Zealand waters
Research ProjectOur oceans are expected to become more acidic as carbon dioxide concentrations rise. This will likely have impacts on the plankton, which play a major role in ocean ecosystems and processes. -
Contamination early-warning system for commercial shellfish harvest
Research ProjectContamination of shellfish by faecal microbes is a health hazard to the consumer and so is of particular concern to the commercial producer.