Fisheries

Balancing the sustainability of our fisheries stocks and the impacts of fishing on the environment with the economic opportunities

  • Cyclone impacts on fisheries and seabed ecosystems - KAH 2303 & 2306

    Voyage
    Kaharoa Voyages KAH 2303 & 2306
  • Photo comp winner

    Fisheries science

    IWA aims to provide the key science services required by the national and international fisheries sectors and their industry partners.
  • Snapper

    Assessing fisheries

    NIWA is develops and applies standardised stock monitoring and assessment methodologies for New Zealand's deepwater, inshore, and freshwater fisheries.
  • Chatham Trawl Survey - TAN2201

    Voyage
    The NIWA research ship Tangaroa was chartered by the Ministry of Primary Industries to survey the hoki fishery on the Chatham Rise during January 2022.
  • Iceberg in the Ross Sea.

    2021 - Antarctic Voyage

    RV Tangaroa undertook a 45-day voyage to the Southern Ocean and Ross Sea in January-February, 2021.
  • Crayfish Doubtful Sound

    Wild Fisheries Flagship

    Balancing sustainability of our fisheries stocks and the impacts of fishing on the environment with economic opportunities.
  • NIWA's underwater camera, Swathcam

    Swathcam

    Service
    NIWA’s underwater camera system providing crystal clear visibility
  • Koi

    Innovative Methods in Tackling Pest Fish: The Power of Sound and Light

    Publication article
    Could bubbles and strobe lights stop pest fish swimming where they’re not wanted?
  • Kaharoa II

    New fisheries research vessel gearing up for work

    Media release
    NIWA’s new research vessel, Kaharoa II, will be conducting ten days of sea trials out from Nelson, starting this week.
  • Tagging sharks in Fiordland 2

    Tagging Fiordland sharks to monitor climate change

    Media release
    Tracking changes in broadnose sevengill sharks' behaviour in a warming climate.
  • Blue cod and kitten

    What do kittens and blue cod have in common?

    Media release
    Strange fish behaviour has been captured by NIWA scientists
  • Boat ramp surveys boost knowledge of recreational fishery

    Media release
    NIWA gathers information about fishing practices and the catch of an estimated 600,000 people who participate in recreational fishing every year.