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Tonga eruption caused fastest ever underwater flow
Media release07 September 2023The 2022 Tonga volcanic eruption triggered the fastest underwater flow ever recorded. -
Wellington study could improve worldwide access to coastal freshwater
Media release28 August 2023A new NIWA study in Wellington Harbour will help scientists find untapped drinking water around the world. -
New creature catalogue compiled to aid conservation
Media release17 August 2023A new database describing marine species has been released to assist conservation. -
Fascinating finds from NIWA’s annual squid survey
Media release31 July 2023Earlier this month, NIWA welcomed the Auckland University of Technology ‘Squid Squad’ – a team of scientists from the Lab for Cephalopod Ecology and Systematics – to unbox and categorise cephalopod species taken from voyages around the country. -
Twenty thousand leagues under the sea: Uncovering mysteries of the deep ocean
Media release27 June 2023Scientists have returned from a 14-day expedition to one of the most unexplored parts of the ocean. -
Kaikōura’s deep seabed is rapidly recovering, says NIWA
Media release19 June 2023Areas of Kaikōura’s seabed show promising signs of recovery just four years after the 2016 earthquake, says NIWA. -
Mussel farms may benefit the environment
Media release13 June 2023A new study is doing a deep dive into whether mussel farms could help reduce nitrogen in New Zealand waters. -
Identification of significant ecological areas for the Otago coastal marine area
News article12 June 2023Long-term protection of Otago’s coastal habitats took a step closer to reality after more than 100 marine Significant Ecological Areas (SEA) were identified as part of a research project led by NIWA. -
Oceans FAQ
Education ResourceA collection of answers to commonly-asked questions relating to our oceans work, including 'What is a mass spectrometer?' and 'What is ocean acidification?' -
Crustacean celebrities of Aotearoa on display at Te Papa
Media release18 May 2023Crabs, shrimps, lobsters, barnacles, slaters and other crustaceans are the stars of a new mini exhibition presented by NIWA and Te Papa.