Coasts

For one last time, Evan Solly starts the engines of NIWA’s research vessel Tangaroa and guides her out of Wellington.

New ways to address environmental sustainability challenges.

NIWA is helping to ensure that New Zealand’s unique and iconic freshwater species are healthy, abundant and thriving.

Corals can live hundreds to thousands of years. What do we really know about them?

Today’s marine ecosystems are under immense pressure from growing populations wanting more. From food provision to cultural and recreational opportunities, the increase in activity translates into more use of certain areas. Stressors can affect ecosystems in many ways.

New measurements from the ocean under the centre of the Ross Ice Shelf have significantly improved our understanding of the complex processes that drive melting in Antarctica.

A deep dive into the collection of an Auckland War Memorial Museum has revealed an extremely rare albino shark.

High waves pounding Wellington’s south coast today are being caused by a deep area of low pressure passing the Chatham Islands, according to NIWA forecaster Ben Noll.

A little can mean a lot – especially when it comes to the relationship between sea level rise and coastal flooding.

Scientists mapping the Hauraki Gulf seafloor have discovered huge colonies of tubeworms up to 1.5 metres high and collectively covering hundreds of metres providing vital habitats for plants and animals.

Tiny, translucent eels may hold the answers to one of the fish world’s great mysteries. Zen Gregor investigates.