Ecological monitoring

We offer a range of ecological monitoring tools.

Experts met at Solomon Islands National University to learn hands-on monitoring techniques for ocean acidification.

Constructed wetlands project receives NZ award for environmental sustainability.

Earth Sciences New Zealand researchers are studying the optimal growing conditions of aquatic plants to help restore degraded lakes. 

Could bubbles and strobe lights stop pest fish swimming where they’re not wanted?

NIWA and partners launch critical research to stop an invasive clam threatening New Zealand's freshwater ecosystem.

Introducing NIWA sediment transport scientist Clare Wilkinson.

Find out more about the MBIE project

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.

Biological traits analysis is a valuable tool for measuring ecosystem function

NIWA’s Stream Health Monitoring Assessment Kit (SHMAK) gives land owners, iwi, school and community groups simple, scientifically-sound tools and resources to monitor the ecological health of New Zealand’s streams.

Bottom lining is the installation of a flexible covering over the top of beds of aquatic weeds, similar to using weed matting in home gardens. This control method is also called ‘benthic barriers’.