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First known green turtle feeding habitat confirmed in NZ
Scientists have used drones to video green turtles feeding in New Zealand waters for the first time.
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Discovery of new marine sponges a ‘huge surprise’
A research team exploring marine sponges in Fiordland has found half of the 82 sponge specimens collected during a recent trip are new to science.
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New research to understand the impact of marine heatwaves on fisheries
A new report has outlined how gradual long-term warming of the waters around New Zealand, and an increase in short-term heat events, are likely under different greenhouse gas emission scenarios.
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Antarctic methane discoveries skyrocket
New methane seeps are being discovered at an astonishing rate in Antarctic waters.
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New Zealand’s first large-scale climate adaptation research programme tackles barriers to action
A new $11.9M research programme led by Earth Sciences Zealand aims to accelerate decisive action on adaptation to climate impacts to help communities, councils, and industries build resilience in the face of escalating climate risks.
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Landslide map upgrade offers better data for safer land-use
To engineer safer neighbourhoods and enduring infrastructure on hilly landscapes prone to landslides, New Zealand needs robust landslide data to inform decisions on where and how we live. Earth Sciences New Zealand is doing its part by undertaking a major upgrade to the New Zealand Landslide Database (NZLD).
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Wetlands win proves power of partnership to improve water quality
Constructed wetlands project receives NZ award for environmental sustainability.
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New findings on nitrates in rural drinking water
Many rural communities rely on private water supplies for their drinking water, but that means their water isn’t tested for the presence of contaminants, including nitrates. Now, new research into rural groundwater is giving people valuable information about the level of nitrate contamination around the country.
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Warming oceans prompt major overhaul of how we monitor El Niño and La Niña
Global warming is changing how we monitor one of the world’s biggest climate drivers, says Earth Sciences New Zealand.
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Three new executive roles at Earth Sciences NZ
We are seeking applications for three roles at our newly established organisation, formed through the merger of GNS Science and NIWA, with MetService soon to join.
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Antarctic voyage applications are open
Expressions of interest are now open for the 2027 and 2029 Antarctic voyages.
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Declining sea-ice is altering Antarctic food webs
A new study shows a significant change in Antarctic phytoplankton over time that could cascade through the marine food web and affect the ocean’s capacity as a carbon sink.
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