Aquaculture & Biotechnology

Science Centres: Aquaculture and Biotechnology

Aquaculture & Biotechnology - Our Services

The Centre takes full advantage of our world class facilities and staff at several locations around New Zealand. We have extensive knowledge and practical experience of scientific issues and the broader planning issues relating to marine farming. We can help businesses ranging from small farms in sheltered coastal waters through to large, offshore proposals.

Aquaculture & Biotechnology

NIWA has the largest team of aquaculture specialists and dedicated facilities in New Zealand.

Farmed Hapuku - Aquaculture Superstar

NZ Chef Al Brown extols the virtues of our aquaculture superstar. Farmed hapuku looks set to tempt the most discerning of palates at the world's best restaurants. 

Aquaculture Species

NIWA's research is preparing a range of species for Aquaculture.

Welcome to the newsletter for NIWA's National Centre for Aquaculture & Biotechnology. Here we'll bring you news of research discoveries, new initiatives, courses, and events in these exciting and commercially-orientated fields.