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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. -
New study reveals colossal scale of riverbank erosion during Cyclone Gabrielle
Media release25 August 2025Over 220,000 m3 of sediment was eroded from just 9.1km of Ūawa/Hikuwai riverbanks in Gisborne (Tairāwhiti). -
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. -
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.
