Water & Atmosphere 27, May 2022

The May 2022 edition of NIWA's flagship publication, Water & Atmosphere.

The May 2022 edition of NIWA's flagship publication, Water & Atmosphere.

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  • The search for answers in the ice

    Jessica Rowley talks to three NIWA researchers trying to piece together what’s happening to the world’s largest ice shelf.
  • What’s in a fish’s ear?

    The tiny ear bone of a fish holds a wealth of information. Gather enough and you get a snapshot of what’s happening beneath the waves. Stuart Mackay explains.
  • Chasing deepsea shadows

    Mia Blyth catches up with a marine biologist hunting for ocean ghosts.
  • A Hard Rain’s A’Gonna Fall

    Climate change means more intense storm systems are on their way. Science can’t stop it raining, but it can help communities prepare for the worst and plan for the future.
  • Tracking an eruption

    Stacy Mohan looks at how the shockwaves from a remote Tongan island rippled through NIWA’s research community.
  • Going easy on the scallops

    From scallop beds to trawl nets, a little bit of data science can make a big difference. Melissa Bray explains.