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Coastal storm inundation
Education ResourceNew Zealand has low-lying coastal areas that are vulnerable to inundation (flooding) by the sea. -
Fisheries stock assessments
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. -
Mean number of days of ground frost
These datasets are available in a range of formats. -
Summer Series 7: Beware! The golden triangle of the bronze whaler
News article06 June 2017 -
Summer Series 5: Paua is a summer delicacy. Dig deep for the blackfoot sea snail!
News article06 June 2017 -
Tonga volcano “afterglow” causes dazzling skies in Antarctica
Media release06 June 2017Antarctica is experiencing stunning skyscapes like those recently seen in New Zealand, thanks to the afterglow effect from the Tongan volcano. -
Tuna - age and methods of ageing
Currently, the most reliable method to estimate the age of tuna is by examination of their otoliths or "ear bones" -
Mountains in the Sea: the Louisville Seamount Chain
We are currently steaming out towards our survey area, the Louisville Seamount Chain, which is about 1500 km from Wellington. -
Manawatu-Wanganui
The climate of the Manawatu-Wanganui region is a reflection of the generally disturbed westerly air flow with interspersed anticyclones, modified in specific places by the local topography. -
Statement of Core Purpose
The Statement of Core Purpose spells out why the Government owns Crown Research Institutes and what it expects from them.