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

ROBES survey area

The survey area (white box) on the Chatham Rise and approximate voyage track 2020 (yellow line) at depths of at depths of 400-500 m. The survey area was the same as covered in 2018 and 2019. Grey hatched areas are Benthic Protection Areas. [NIWA]