Oceans
This page provides an overview of Earth Sciences New Zealand’s research into oceans. The links below take you to further detail about each specific research area on the NIWA and GNS Science websites.
Antarctica
Supporting research on Antarctic atmospheric processes and aquatic ecosystems.
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Aquatic Biosecurity
Protecting Aotearoa New Zealand’s freshwater and marine environments from pests and diseases now and in future.
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Future Oceans
Understanding ocean change and its role driving Aotearoa New Zealand and Pacific climate, to enable effective responses to climate change.
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Healthy Oceans
Understanding the future of marine ecosystems in a changing environment, for sustainable fisheries and marine ecosystem health.
Healthy Oceans
High Value Aquaculture
Supporting the sustainable growth of New Zealand’s aquaculture industry.
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Landscapes and Seascapes
Research focused on understanding surface processes through integrated geological, geochemical and geophysical investigations to inform predictive modelling of sedimentation and erosion.
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Wild Fisheries
Balancing sustainability of our fisheries stocks and the impacts of fishing on the environment with economic opportunities.
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Vessels
Our research vessels are world-class environmental monitoring and research platforms.
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