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Our science
NIWA is New Zealand's largest and pre-eminent provider of climate, freshwater and ocean science.
Aquaculture
Supporting the sustainable growth of New Zealand’s aquaculture industry.
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Understanding our variable and changing climate is critical for managing resources and reducing risks.
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NIWA aims to provide the knowledge needed for the sound environmental management of our marine resources.
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Balancing the sustainability of our fisheries stocks and the impacts of fishing on the environment with the economic opportunities they offer is an ongoing challenge.
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We provide public information on river, lake, and groundwater conditions across New Zealand including water quantity and quality.
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Nature can be a destructive force. Our science will help to prevent property damage and save lives.
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NIWA aims to provide the knowledge needed for the sound environmental management of our marine resources.
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NIWA’s environmental science helps contribute to sustainable development in the Asia-Pacific region.
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Sharing knowledge with Māori communities and empowering Māori business with the latest science.
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Supporting research on Antarctic atmospheric processes and aquatic ecosystems.
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