Coasts & Oceans

NIWA aims to provide the knowledge needed for the sound environmental management of our marine resources.

NIWA aims to provide the knowledge needed for the sound environmental management of our marine resources.

Supporting the sustainable growth of New Zealand’s aquaculture industry.

Balancing the sustainability of our fisheries stocks and the impacts of fishing on the environment with the economic opportunities

Supporting research on Antarctic atmospheric processes and aquatic ecosystems.

NIWA’s environmental science helps contribute to sustainable development in the Asia-Pacific region.

NIWA's vessels are world-class environmental monitoring and research platforms.