Specialist analytical services

Algal monitoring service

Blooms of hazardous cyanobacteria (blue-green algae) in rivers, lakes and reservoirs can cause problems for both animal and human health. How can you find out whether an algal bloom is potentially toxic?

Ecotoxicology services

NIWA offers a range of standard toxicity tests for both freshwater and marine environments.

Freshwater aquatic plants

The centre provides research, services and solutions spanning the spectrum of freshwater plant problems within New Zealand.