Atmospheric analysis

We are currently steaming out towards our survey area, the Louisville Seamount Chain, which is about 1500 km from Wellington.

Hull-mounted on the RV Tangaroa, the EM302 multibeam echosounder maps the seafloor using a fan of 288 acoustic beams, producing up to 864 soundings per ping in dual swath mode, providing 100% coverage of the seabed.

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.

Shellfish gathering and farming take place in marine and freshwater environments.

Because of its exposure to disturbed weather systems from the Tasman Sea, this climate zone is often quite windy, but has few climate extremes.

Floods are not unusual in New Zealand, but those that hit us early this winter broke records. Why did they occur? Should we expect more? Can we predict future floods?

Atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2) is measured continuously at Baring Head, providing the longest running record of this type in the Southern hemisphere.

Some simple steps to minimise the effects of wastewater on water quality and mahinga kai.

Our southwest Pacific research focuses on recent and historic climate and weather activity, including our involvement in ACRE Pacific data rescue.

A glossary of common climate change and meteorological terms.

Forest plantations in Aotearoa can be found on flat, gently rolling, or very steep terrain.