Useful information and resources on New Zealand's marine flora and invertebrate fauna.

The largest member of the Galaxiidae family.

A habitat is an environment or place where animals normally live.

Opportunities for students

There are several definitions of drought, depending upon whether it is viewed as a hazard or a risk.

In this climate education resource, you can download this climate summary in a range of formats.

As this region is sheltered by high country to the south and east, it has less wind than many other parts of New Zealand.

NIWA's goal is to provide the science to help New Zealanders transition to a sustainable future.

Links to related resources and websites

Find out more about our water quality tools.

Find out more about free floating species.