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Kahui and partnerships
Our programme is anchored by mātauranga and partnerships. -
Under Cover: Evaluating Benthic Barriers as a control tool
Finding effective non-chemical methods to eliminate invasive clams in New Zealand waters -
Predicting dispersal of aquatic invasive species in lakes
Research Project3D hydrodynamic modelling of lakes using weather data and river inflows as inputs to simulate spread -
Listening to lake health through underwater soundscapes
Exploring sound as a tool to influence invasive gold clam behaviour or survival -
The impact of the invasive gold clam on water security
Implications for freshwater security, ecosystem health and critical infrastructure. -
Stopping the gold clam: Programme updates
Publication seriesTo keep you informed on our research, tools and resources we have launched our regular e-newsletter update. -
It’s breeding season for invasive clam
Media release20 November 2025Earth Science NZ researchers are seeing signs that the breeding season for the invasive freshwater gold clam (Corbicula fluminea) has begun. -
International collaborations
Learning from the experience of others -
Identifying the gold clam
Know your invasive gold clam from your native pea clam and kaakahi/kaaeo. -
Invasive gold clam and kaakahi population survey
Assessing depth specific distribution and relative abundance of gold clam and kākahi at Lakes Maraetai and Karaapiro. -
Using artificial samplers to test the presence and settlement of juvenile gold clams
Filter traps are being used to study the invasive gold clam in the Waikato River. -
Exploring clam impact on native aquatic plants
The invasive gold clam (Corbicula fluminea) can reach very high population densities, which can harm freshwater ecosystems.
