New vessel to study undersea in the Hauraki Gulf. NIWA’s new research vessel, Kaharoa II, will be in the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park/ Ko te Pataka kai o Tīkapa Moana Te Moananui-ā-Toi […]
Commercial-scale production of kingfish in NZ. Commercial-scale production of kingfish – a high-value, white-fleshed finfish to complement salmon – is now a reality in New Zealand. The kingfish are grown […]
Unprecedented ocean change may impact key NZ fisheries. NIWA scientists have seen substantial changes in the ocean to the east of New Zealand, with possible impacts for important fisheries. Since […]
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 […]
NZ rules to protect seabirds from fisheries. Fisheries New Zealand is bringing in new rules that will significantly reduce the risk of seabirds, including critically threatened albatrosses, being caught accidentally […]
Antarctica likely a carbon storage powerhouse. Antarctica is probably storing much more carbon than previously thought, according to NIWA. Two rare surveys were conducted by the National Institute of Water […]
Temporary fishing closure proposals for Hauraki Gulf in NZ. Fisheries New Zealand is inviting feedback on applications from iwi for temporary fishing closures across 3 separate areas within the Hauraki […]
Urchinomics appoints Maru Samuels as its new in-country lead for New Zealand. Urchinomics, the pioneering venture in urchin ranching and kelp restoration, is delighted to announce the appointment of Maru […]
New project to breed super snapper A new project in New Zealand to breed ‘super’ snapper that are more resistant to disease, grow faster, and can thrive in warmer water […]
Large number of new marine species found on research voyage. Scientists on an expedition to the underexplored Bounty Trough off New Zealand have discovered around 100 new and potentially new […]
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 […]
New Zealand Biosecurity Awards finalists keeping New Zealand safe from pests and diseases. The New Zealand Biosecurity Awards finalists have been announced and highlight the inspiring and diverse biosecurity activities that […]
New Zealand threatens to undermine global biodiversity commitments. Government U-turn on protection of vulnerable ocean life. New Zealand looks set to abandon a proposal to improve ocean protection in the […]
Have your say on catch limits for Aotearoa’s fisheries. Fisheries New Zealand (FNZ) is asking for feedback on proposed changes to catch limits and other settings across a range of […]
New Talley’s trawler equipped with Carsoe multispecies factory. Carsoe enters new waters with a contract for a multispecies onboard factory for Talley’s new vessel in New Zealand. The onboard factory […]
Seafood companies, governments, and NGOs support ‘Seabird-Safe Fishing Toolkit.’ Action and momentum is building across the Asia-Pacific tuna industry to reduce capture of threatened albatrosses and other seabirds in longline […]
New biosecurity measures for Waikato River. A new biosecurity rule for wake boats used on a stretch of the Waikato River comes into effect today in a bid to prevent […]
Awareness Campaign to Prevent Spread of Invasive clam A new awareness campaign has been launched appealing to all water users to play a part in preventing the spread of the […]