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Only the facts: new Tūhua/Mayor Island Volcano resource now available
Lying offshore of western Bay of Plenty, Tūhua/Mayor Island is a famous big-game fishing and diving destination, and a haven for wildlife as a pest-free sanctuary. But did you know it is also a dormant volcano?
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Earth Sciences NZ secures $2.6M in Marsden Fund Support
Four new research projects led by Earth Sciences New Zealand have received support from the prestigious Marsden Fund. These projects will tackle some of the most pressing challenges in energy, sustainability, and volcanic risk.
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Nationwide study reveals escalating flood risk
New research led by Earth Sciences New Zealand reveals that more than 750,000 New Zealanders live in locations exposed to flooding from one-in-100-year rainfall flooding events. And this number could increase to more than 900,000 with a further 3 degrees of warming due to climate change.
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Behind the scenes of SWAIS2C’s hunt for climate clues at the Antarctic frontier
Last summer a team of scientists and drillers ventured to the far reaches of the Ross Ice Shelf to drill for geological records critical for forecasting future sea-level rise. The story of the highs and lows of their mission reveals the grit and determination behind world-leading Antarctic research.
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First known green turtle feeding habitat confirmed in NZ
Scientists have used drones to video green turtles feeding in New Zealand waters for the first time.
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Discovery of new marine sponges a ‘huge surprise’
A research team exploring marine sponges in Fiordland has found half of the 82 sponge specimens collected during a recent trip are new to science.
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New research to understand the impact of marine heatwaves on fisheries
A new report has outlined how gradual long-term warming of the waters around New Zealand, and an increase in short-term heat events, are likely under different greenhouse gas emission scenarios.
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Antarctic methane discoveries skyrocket
New methane seeps are being discovered at an astonishing rate in Antarctic waters.
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New Zealand’s first large-scale climate adaptation research programme tackles barriers to action
A new $11.9M research programme led by Earth Sciences Zealand aims to accelerate decisive action on adaptation to climate impacts to help communities, councils, and industries build resilience in the face of escalating climate risks.
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Landslide map upgrade offers better data for safer land-use
To engineer safer neighbourhoods and enduring infrastructure on hilly landscapes prone to landslides, New Zealand needs robust landslide data to inform decisions on where and how we live. Earth Sciences New Zealand is doing its part by undertaking a major upgrade to the New Zealand Landslide Database (NZLD).
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Wetlands win proves power of partnership to improve water quality
Constructed wetlands project receives NZ award for environmental sustainability.
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New findings on nitrates in rural drinking water
Many rural communities rely on private water supplies for their drinking water, but that means their water isn’t tested for the presence of contaminants, including nitrates. Now, new research into rural groundwater is giving people valuable information about the level of nitrate contamination around the country.
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