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Freshwater Ecological monitoring
We offer a range of ecological monitoring tools. -
Restoration of aquatic ecosystems
Research ProjectThis project aims to increase our knowledge of aquatic ecosystems and their restoration, and apply this to degraded streams, rivers, lakes and estuaries. -
The impact of the invasive gold clam on water security
Implications for freshwater security, ecosystem health and critical infrastructure. -
Develop predictive models
Research aim: Developing predictive models -
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. -
How New Zealand's deep and large lakes reflect and are affected by climate change
Research ProjectA recently completed research programme undertaken by Earth Sciences New Zealand looked at the likely impact of climate change on deep lakes. -
Roto Whakamahu: Degraded lakes restoration using native plants
Research ProjectEarth Sciences New Zealand researchers are studying the optimal growing conditions of aquatic plants to help restore degraded lakes. -
Programme update June 2025
In this update we report on research activities over the last three months in the field, the lab and the development of a new resource. -
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.
