Coasts

Storm-tide red alerts mark the highest king tides, crucial for emergency and coastal hazard managers to monitor.

Quantifying impact of sea-level rise on agricultural yield.

Mapping migration space for coastal habitats under sea-level-rise

The New Zealand Water Model (NZWaM)

Mangroves on the atoll of Ouvéa are struggling with the changing climate.

Scientists find link between temperature and carbon storage rates

Research aim: Developing a suite of control tools

Maintaining good water quality is important for healthy ecosystems and healthy humans. NIWA are experts in providing and servicing the water quality monitoring equipment you need to effectively monitor water quality in lakes, streams, coastal waters and estuaries.

Investigating the effectiveness of an acoustic bubble-screen in minimising the movement of pest fish

Scientists have found evidence of sediment impacts on seafloor ecosystems following Cyclone Gabrielle.

Ship anchors may cause extensive and long-lasting damage to the seafloor, according to new NIWA research.

NIWA research and tools support the protection, restoration and management of coastal estuarine environments where seawater mixes with freshwater.