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Traits are defined as the components of organisms that can be measured and have an effect on ecosystem functioning. Examples of traits include the behaviour, life history, morphology, and physiology characteristics

Casal2 is an advanced software package developed by NIWA for modelling the population dynamics of marine species.

NIWA’s Stream Health Monitoring Assessment Kit (SHMAK) gives land owners, iwi, school and community groups simple, scientifically-sound tools and resources to monitor the ecological health of New Zealand’s streams.

To get the most benefit from a fish stock in the long term, we need to maximise our yield without damaging the fish population we rely on.

NIWA is active in a broad range of eDNA topics and can provide expert advice on applications and expected outcomes.

NIWA has world-class expertise in marine macroalgae and extensive research on various aspects of seaweed ecology, growth and taxonomy.

How can we help you?

Report: Trends analysis for selected indicators of Waikato River health and wellbeing 2010-2019

We combine capabilities in weather, wave, storm surge and tide forecasting with tide gauge observations.

NIWA is using serious games to look at problems holistically, support understanding and give a framework for adaptation decisions.

Fisheries researchers combine technologies to collect more data at a lower cost.

Physiological research is particularly important when developing new species in aquaculture, but also for well-established farmed species to further improve production and welfare.