Fisheries

NIWA's seafood sector work comprises our fish, fisheries and aquaculture research and consultancy.

We have prepared a breakdown of the different guidelines that are available for sampling freshwater fisheries. The overview provides links to key documents that explain what should be considered when designing fish monitoring studies and how to implement the various sampling techniques.

Scholarships available to both Masters and undergraduate students in the fields of fisheries science and marine biology.

Accurate reporting on the amount of fish and invertebrates that are caught and discarded by New Zealand’s commercial fishing industry is vital to effective management of these fisheries.

View data that show reported target catch and estimated bycatch.

Tuna is a generic Māori word for freshwater eels. The word will be used interchangeably in this resource.

NIWA has transformed 1.5 million square kilometres of data into the most accurate and detailed map yet of the land underneath the sea around New Zealand.

Knowing the age (i.e. proportion of young vs. old) of eels in an eel population provides an understanding of how fast they grow and may give an indication of the pressures faced by tuna in a particular environment or habitat.

Casal2 is an advanced software package developed by NIWA for modelling the population dynamics of marine species.

Rig shark is an important inshore commercial fish species in New Zealand, and we need to understand more about their habitats, movements, nursery grounds and vulnerability to human impacts to ensure they are managed sustainably and their productivity is enhanced.