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Summer Series 6: Nippy creatures that share your swim
News article06 June 2017 -
Estuary origins
In comparison to the vast span of geological time, the estuaries that we see today are very recent coastal features. -
Sea levels and sea-level rise
Education ResourceOne of the major consequences of climate change is rising global sea levels. -
Wave action
Feature story06 June 2017New Zealand’s coast is sculpted by ocean waves. Some wave conditions bring joy to surfers and beachgoers, but, at other times, waves can cause major hazards at sea or along the shore. -
Shoreline Detection & Beach Width
Beach width (defined as the distance between dune crest and shoreline position at high tide) is an important parameter measuring the 'health' of a beach. -
Inanga
Inanga are the predominant species in the modern whitebait fishery. -
Tide envelopes 2015
The range for high and low tides throughout the year across the country for 2015.