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

Squid team

This year’s team included ALCES co-leader Dr Heather Braid, and PhD students Ryan Howard, Marina Maranzana, and Samuel Clough. Dr Thom Linley from The Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa was also on hand to assist with outreach and record for the Deep-Sea Podcast.