Marine invertebrates

New Zealand’s marine biodiversity checklist has been updated, representing an increase of 3,630 known living species since the turn of the century.

The NIWA Biodiversity Memoirs are comprehensive, definitive, illustrated reference works that capture the rigorous, peer-reviewed scientific study of New Zealand’s distinctive marine fauna and flora.

A new database describing marine species has been released to assist conservation.

Areas of Kaikōura’s seabed show promising signs of recovery just four years after the 2016 earthquake, says NIWA.

A new study is doing a deep dive into whether mussel farms could help reduce nitrogen in New Zealand waters.

Long-term protection of Otago’s coastal habitats took a step closer to reality after more than 100 marine Significant Ecological Areas were identified.

Researchers have discovered 26 species of roundworms that are completely new to science.

A fossilised sponge from New Zealand has been named as one of the top 10 new marine species of 2022.

Researchers have developed New Zealand’s most comprehensive online atlas, providing an overview of nearly 600 marine species.

Biological traits analysis is a valuable tool for measuring ecosystem function

Traits are defined as the components of organisms that can be measured and have an effect on ecosystem functioning. Examples of traits include the behaviour, life history, morphology, and physiology characteristics

A joint Chinese – New Zealand research expedition to the Kermadec Trench at Ranghitāhua (Kermadec Islands region) has revealed fascinating new insights into life in the deepest part of New Zealand waters.