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NIWA science delves into ocean acidification
Media release07 September 2015NIWA scientists are to undertake a major research project to determine how New Zealand’s marine ecosystems are faring under climate change. -
NIWA Science & Technology Fair organisers and judges receive special thanks
News article04 September 2015The 2015 NIWA Regional Science & Technology Fairs have been a resounding success with over 1800 students competing from more than 130 schools. -
Critter of the Week: Macrolabrum maui – a hermit with a difference
Some of our colleagues have just published an article on a new species of tanaid from New Zealand that was found living inside tiny gastropod shells! -
Coastal Crabs
An interactive guide to the common coastal crabs of New Zealand. -
Building resilience to extreme weather events in the Pacific
Feature story02 September 2015Cyclone Pam’s furious flight path across the South Pacific in March this year illustrated the danger natural hazards pose to life, livelihoods and infrastructural development in the region. -
NIWA Science & Technology Fair winners announced
News article01 September 2015The 2015 NIWA Regional Science and Technology Fairs have again been a resounding success. -
Research and data notes
This page contains information about how deep water fisheries data are collected and reported and how we collate information on bycatch and discards. -
Waikato science fair winners announced
Media release28 August 2015An investigation in a Hamilton gully by Waikato secondary school student earned him top prize in the annual NIWA Waikato Regional Science and Technology Fair. -
Wellington’s next young scientists step up
News article24 August 2015Budding scientists from all over the Wellington region are displaying their ingenuity, creativity and analytic skills at the annual NIWA Wellington Regional Science and Technology Fair at Victoria University of Wellington this week. -
Estimated discards
View data that show reported target catch and estimated discards. -
Critter of the week: Falsimargarita gemma - the iridescent Antarctic snail
This iridescent snail from the freezing cold, deep waters of Antarctica is Falsimargarita gemma (E. A. Smith, 1915). -
Ingenuity and creativity on show at NIWA Auckland Science Fair
News article20 August 2015Auckland students are putting their analytical powers to the test as they gear up for the NIWA Auckland City Science and Technology Fair this week.