New CEO at Cawthron Institute – Former Sandford CEO appointed CEO of Cawthron Institute New Zealand scientific research organisation, Cawthron Institute, has announced Volker Kuntzsch has been appointed as Chief […]
A new Cawthron Institute-led study in New Zealand could see two ‘superfood’ algae species become nutritious sources of protein used in everyday food items. The study has been awarded $3 […]
Cawthron Institute formalises global algae R&D partnerships A contingent of global algae experts gathered in Nelson, New Zealand, last week for a Cawthron Institute-hosted workshop focused on algae research, biomass production, geothermal resources, and production and application of algal bioactive compounds and components. Approximately fifty delegates from countries […]
Cawthron and partners launch new global ocean biodiversity charity. A new conservation charity is empowering sailors to deepen our understanding of biodiversity in the Pacific Ocean using cutting-edge technology. Citizens […]
Cawthron supports aquaculture expertise in the Pacific Researchers at Nelson’s Cawthron Institute in New Zealand welcomed aquaculture technicians from the Pacific Islands recently for a four-week knowledge exchange project funded through a joint Pacific […]
New Cawthron Endeavour Fund projects will tackle aquatic diseases. New Zealand’s Cawthron Institute is celebrating the Government’s announcement that two new research projects into emerging aquatic diseases and estuary health […]
Cawthron researchers help develop capability for new mussel spat hatchery. Cawthron Institute researchers in New Zealand have been supporting Te-Whānau-ā-Apanui, to develop the capability, knowledge, and skills needed to build and […]
Cawthron Institute is celebrating the official opening of its new National Algae Research Centre, which will enable the expansion of its algae research and support the establishment of an exciting […]
NZ fish consumption survey. People in the Wairoa region of New Zealand are being asked to complete a tuna consumption survey so that food safety researchers better understand the potential […]
New study on NZ habitats most vulnerable to Gold Clam invasion. A new study has modelled which habitats in Aotearoa New Zealand might be most vulnerable to Gold Clam invasion in the […]
Breeding better oysters in the USA. NOAA Fisheries and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Service launched a new, state-of-the-art Northeast Oyster Breeding Centre in June 2024. The centre […]
Bold endeavours – salmon farming in the open ocean. Nine years ago, New Zealand King Salmon (NZKS) started the resource consent and consultation process for its Blue Endeavour open ocean […]
Microalgae being explored as potential future food. Cawthron Institute has teamed up with biotechnology nutrition start-up NewFish, and Nelson-based marine engineering firm Kernohan Engineering to explore the nutritional properties of […]
New trials on open ocean oyster farming. Open ocean oyster farming is one step closer to becoming commercially viable thanks to a new trial as part of a national open […]
Study confirms mussels reduce knee pain in post-menopausal women. A new clinical study facilitated through the Cawthron-led ‘Musseling Up’ research programme has confirmed that Greenshell mussels can help reduce knee pain in […]
New global innovation launchpad for New Zealand aquaculture. Applications are now open for a new programme designed to connect high-potential New Zealand businesses with contacts and opportunities in the global […]
Strategic partnership inked to commercialise microalgae protein potential. NewFish & Cawthron Institute have signed a strategic agreement to commercialise microalgae intellectual property into food nutrition with a focus on specialised proteins. […]
Roadmap to develop New Zealand seaweed sector. A recently launched roadmap shows how New Zealand could grow its rimurimu/seaweed sector in a way for the country to gain economically, environmentally, socially […]
Seagrass restoration project aims to help tackle climate change. Cawthron Institute in New Zealand has partnered with Westpac NZ Government Innovation Fund, Port Nelson and forestry company OneFortyOne to launch a seagrass restoration project […]
Algal blooms could threaten shellfish health and aquaculture productivity. Harmful algal blooms (HABs) are a known and well-managed risk to food safety and human health, with extensive monitoring and mitigation […]