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Summer Series 8: The forces behind beach ‘foam’
News article06 June 2017 -
Tuna - glass eels
Glass eels (about 5.5 to 7.0 cm) arrive in fresh water during spring, especially during September and October, although they may be present from July to December. -
“Very rare find” of ghost shark hatchling
Media release06 June 2017NIWA scientists have made the rare discovery of a days-old ghost shark during a recent survey off the east coast of the South Island. -
Estuary origins
In comparison to the vast span of geological time, the estuaries that we see today are very recent coastal features. -
Exploration sector
Hydrocarbons, although requiring increasingly responsible use, are still an essential part of our modern economy. NIWA has provided survey and consultancy services related to the exploration of offshore mineral resources for thirty years. -
Inanga
Inanga are the predominant species in the modern whitebait fishery. -
Mountains in the Sea: the Louisville Seamount Chain
We are currently steaming out towards our survey area, the Louisville Seamount Chain, which is about 1500 km from Wellington. -
New map reveals New Zealand’s seafloor in stunning detail
News article06 June 2017 -
New Zealand's Marine Realm
News article06 June 2017NIWA has transformed 1.5 million square kilometres of data into the most accurate and detailed map yet of the land underneath the sea around New Zealand. -
Summer Series 6: Nippy creatures that share your swim
News article06 June 2017 -
Charts
Publication seriesCharts of coastal bathymetry, sediment, and other information are available for purchase. -
Submerged plants as bio-indicators
Submerged plants have a number of advantages that favour their use as indicators of lake ecological condition.