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New map reveals New Zealand’s seafloor in stunning detail
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Summer Series 6: Nippy creatures that share your swim
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Submerged plants as bio-indicators
Submerged plants have a number of advantages that favour their use as indicators of lake ecological condition. -
Sea-level rise
Education ResourceOne of the major consequences of climate change is rising global sea levels. -
Tsunami
Education ResourceTsunami is a Japanese word meaning great wave in harbour. -
Identification guides
Useful information and resources on New Zealand's marine flora and invertebrate fauna. -
Charts
Publication seriesCharts of coastal bathymetry, sediment, and other information are available for purchase. -
Sea level observations (near real-time)
ServiceThis system combines daily sea-level data from NIWA, regional councils, port companies, Antarctica NZ, Bureau of Meteorology and territorial authorities. -
What ails our estuaries - problems and solutions
Estuaries are at the bottom of the freshwater drainage network and, effectively, are a part of it. -
Summer Series Week 4: Know your shells
News article06 June 2017If you're collecting sea shells at the beach this summer and wondering what they are, NIWA is here to help.