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Summer Series Week 2: Sharks of summer
News article21 December 2015Everyone knows they’re out there, but how well do you know your sharks? NIWA looks at four of the most common sharks you’re likely to spot this summer. -
Voyage to discover secrets of marine food web
News article04 December 2015Scientists are beginning a voyage to the middle of the marine food web today to find out more about one of the most complex networks on the planet. -
Southwestern Pacific Ocean Biogeographic Information System (OBIS) Node
The Southwestern Pacific OBIS Node site is a gateway to marine biodiversity data from Antarctica to as far north as Fiji. -
Critter of the Week – Psolus antarcticus (Philippi, 1857) the limpet-like sea cucumber
Sea cucumbers are usually, well cucumber-shaped, however there are exceptions. -
Devilrays – divers of the deep
News article09 July 2015A successful electronic tagging project means scientists have made some important discoveries about spinetail devilrays. -
Scientists probe complex causes of New Zealand sea lion decline
Media release08 July 2015A tiny community of New Zealand sea lions on the Otago Peninsula is helping scientists solve the mystery of why some populations are doing better than others. -
Tiny find fascinates squid scientists
News article07 July 2015Another colossal squid is under examination in Wellington, but this one could fit in the palm of your hand. -
New Zealand Ocean Acidification Observing Network (NZOA-ON)
Research ProjectOcean acidification conditions around the New Zealand coast are being measured to establish baseline conditions and to quantify future change. -
Revealing Kapiti Island's submarine landscape
Research ProjectWe are using modern techniques to map seafloor surrounding Kapiti Island, an area of significant cultural and environmental value to New Zealand. -
Backscatter Measurement Guidelines
Research ProjectMarine scientists have long recognized the potential of using remotely-sensed data, most often acquired using a sonar system, as a proxy of biophysical indicators. -
Pick of the Antarctic pictures
Blog13 March 2015Hundreds of amazing images have come back from NIWA’s NZ-AU Antarctic Ecosystems Voyage 2015 on RV Tangaroa.
