NIWA has developed a real time UV display in consultation with the Cancer Society and Sunsmart.

Find out more about emergent aquatic plants.

If you're collecting sea shells at the beach this summer and wondering what they are, NIWA is here to help.

NIWA oceanographer Dr Cliff Law explains the impacts of ocean acidification on organisms that use carbonates to build their shells, and on bacteria.

Several apps that provide forecasts of the UV index (UVI) are available for smartphones. 

Ideas for projects using climate data

To prepare for changes in climate, our freshwater and oceans decision-makers need information on species vulnerability to climate change.

CFCs have damaged the ozone layer and led to higher UV levels and increased health risks. Our role is to understand the causes and effects of ozone depletion, to inform the public of the risk.

Diverting water away from its natural channel for commercial or private use.

How does urbanisation increase sediments in waterways?