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Critter of the Week: Ecionemia alata (Dendy, 1924) commonly known as the purple cup
In this week’s blog we explore Ecionemia alata (Dendy, 1924) commonly known as the purple cup or pillow sponge. -
Critter of the Week: the brightly coloured and aptly named clown nudibranch, Ceratosoma amoenum.
This week’s critter, found from the northern part of New Zealand to southern Australia, is the brightly coloured and aptly named clown nudibranch, Ceratosoma amoenum. -
This week's Critter is the sand-dollar associate Oxydromus sp., a hesionid polychaete.
Hesionids are lively compact small worms, often richly coloured and with a good set of eyes (2 pairs, with lenses). -
Rare fish and new seafloor habitats found during NIWA survey of coastal East Northland
News article16 July 2014NIWA scientists surveying shallow water coastal habitats off the east coast of Northland have found a rich diversity of macroalgal meadows, shellfish beds, sponges, and rare fish species. -
As far down as it goes - Critter of the Week - Scopelocheirus schellenbergi
With the Kermadec Trench Expedition coming to a close , we thought we would stay on the theme of trenches for a little longer and present to you Scopelocheirus schellenbergi. -
Summer Series 4: Life in the (ex) stream - exploring New Zealand's fabulous freshwater fauna
News article15 January 2013 -
Awesome Ascidians
An interactive guide to the sea squirts (ascidians) of New Zealand's coastal waters. -
NIWA returns with undersea creatures and footage of never-before-seen undersea volcanoes and canyons
News article31 May 2012