Atmospheric analysis

An ambitious plan to reverse the decline of the largest lake in Northland is set to gain global attention at an upcoming international gathering of lake management experts in Australia.

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In this update we report on research activities over the last three months in the field, the lab and the development of a new resource. 

NIWA hosted a visiting scientist, Dr Cao, from the Wuhan Botanic Gardens, Chinese Academy of Sciences over January and February 2025.

Know your invasive gold clam from your native pea clam and kaakahi/kaaeo.

Assessing depth specific distribution and relative abundance of gold clam and kākahi at Lakes Maraetai and Karaapiro.

Filter traps are being used to study the invasive gold clam in the Waikato River.

No detectable human-induced environmental change to the pristine Lake Vanda following the decommission of the research station.

Satellite remote sensing uses satellites to collect and analyse Earth's surface and atmospheric data for environmental monitoring and research.

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The invasive gold clam (Corbicula fluminea) can reach very high population densities, which can harm freshwater ecosystems.

Short-term weather prediction in real time