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Methane seep research bubbling along
Media release10 September 2019A chance discovery off the Gisborne coast five years ago is prompting a NIWA scientist to find out more about the link between a field of methane seeps bubbling out of the sea floor and submarine landslides. -
Eyeless worm a window into our diverse ocean
Media release13 August 2019A worm that feeds on bacteria and has no eyes is one of the standout stars of almost 600 unfamiliar and potentially new ocean species identified at NIWA in the past year. -
Ambitious NIWA-led Antarctic Ocean project gets go-ahead
Media release18 June 2019Understanding how the Antarctic oceans work is vital to predicting the world’s future climate and the implications of climate change for humankind and the planet. -
Our changing oceans
Feature story13 June 2019The on-going rise of atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2) that is fuelling climate change is also driving significant changes in the waters off our coasts. -
Jiggling Jellyfish
An interactive guide to the jellyfish of New Zealand. -
Owha and her friends awarded citizenship
Media release27 May 2019New Zealand’s newest citizens like the solitary life, have leopard-like markings, and can each weigh up to 600kg. -
Scientists study how to predict marine heatwaves
Media release16 May 2019Scientists have taken a step closer to predicting marine heatwaves with new NIWA-led research finding a link between their formation and the length of time sea temperatures are warmer than normal.^. -
Scientists discover solar heat drives rapid melting of Ross Ice Shelf
Media release30 April 2019Part of the world’s largest ice shelf is melting 10 times faster than the overall average and solar-heated waters beneath the ice shelf are to blame, NIWA research has found. -
Adorable Anemones
An interactive guide to the shallow water anemones of New Zealand. Version 2.0 (2022) is available for download now! -
Sedimentation effects
Research ProjectA combination of field surveys and on-site observations are being used along with laboratory-based experiments to determine the effects of seabed disturbance on benthic life. -
Scientists return from Antarctic voyage
Media release14 February 2019After travelling almost 12,000km in the past six weeks, a group of scientists returns to Wellington at the weekend with new knowledge about life in the Ross Sea of Antarctica.
