Atmospheric analysis

Rig shark is an important inshore commercial fish species in New Zealand, and we need to understand more about their habitats, movements, nursery grounds and vulnerability to human impacts to ensure they are managed sustainably and their productivity is enhanced.

Greenhouse gases are atmospheric gases that intercept long-wave (mainly infrared) radiation emitted from the Earth's surface.

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

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

NIWA makes a range of trace gas data freely available on our FTP site.

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.

A versatile inshore vessel, RV Ikatere is equipped with high-precision multibeam and sub-bottom profiler transducers for surveying and mapping the seabed.

These datasets are available in a range of formats.

NIWA discusses, in depth, this year's most asked question—what is happening to our fresh waterways?

Tuna are found in all sorts of habitats (places), including coastal estuaries, lakes, wetlands, rivers, mountain streams and even alpine tarns.

Smelt have a distinctly forked tail and a strong cucumber smell.