Science Centres: Fisheries

Michael Stobart is the new regional manager at Bream Bay Aquaculture Park, NIWA’s marine farming research and development facility in Northland.

Michael is a facilities manager with extensive aquaculture experience. His role at Bream Bay is to streamline operational management.

“This is a fantastic set-up; I’m in my element here,” says Michael, who comes from Zimbabwe but has lived in New Zealand for more than five years. “I have arrived at a time when aquaculture is poised to do great things for New Zealand. At Bream Bay, we have a team of world-class scientists, doing world-class science, and developing tools for industry.”

NIWA sponsors 2008 Havelock Mussel Festival

Scientists Vicky Webb and Phil Heath talk with visitors to the NIWA stand at the Havelock Mussel Festival on 15 March. (Photo: Chris Woods, NIWA)