On 1 July 2025, NIWA merged with GNS Science to become Earth Sciences New Zealand.

Benthic Lander

Benthic Lander: Our benthic landers carry a variety of instrumentation including an Acoustic doppler current profiler, Turbidity sensors, Temperature-salinity-dissolved oxygen sensor, Camera and light, Niskin water bottle (5 litre), and Sediment trap to measure particle deposition. [NIWA]