Coasts and Oceans

The Coasts & Oceans Centre aims to provide the knowledge needed for the sound environmental management of our marine resources.

This will ensure that the economic, social and environmental benefits are realised now, and into the future. 

Coasts and Oceans services

The Coasts and Oceans Centre provides research services in a range of areas

Coasts and Oceans tools and resources

NIWA makes many tools, resources and ID guides available.

Feature: A nod to Ngāmotu

31 January 2017
Barb Hayden is never far from the sea. In fact, it’s been a constant in her life—a personal and professional passion.
NIWA's glider offers new understanding of ocean processes

NIWA’s glider offers new understanding of ocean processes

NIWA's underwater glider 'Manaia' is deployed off the Kapiti coast to collect data on temperature, salinity, pressure, oxygen, fluorescence, light and turbidity that will complement the information gathered by the fixed moorings.

Kapiti multibeam survey

Kapiti Multibeam Survey

NIWA scientists use the latest multibeam echo-sounding technology to generate new charts of the seafloor around Kapiti island. The new information enables better management of the marine reserve environment as well as much improved identification of gas seeps and other undersea features.

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