New discoveries from New Zealand's deepest waters
New Zealand National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research
Published: 23 December 2024
Joint Chinese-New Zealand expedition to Kermadec Trench revealed fascinating new insights into life in deepest part of New Zealand waters.
Keywords: Kermadec Trench, deep sea exploration, hadal depths, marine biodiversity, international collaboration, deep ocean research, Fendouzhe submersible
New species of NZ ghost shark discovered
New Zealand National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research
Published: 15 August 2024
Scientists found new ghost shark species that lives exclusively in deep waters of Australia and New Zealand, collected during research surveys.
Keywords: ghost shark, new species discovery, deep water fish, marine biodiversity, Chatham Rise, fisheries research, marine taxonomy
New vessel to study undersea habitats in Hauraki Gulf
New Zealand National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research
Published: 27 August 2024
NIWA's new research vessel Kaharoa II conducting underwater habitat filming in Hauraki Gulf Marine Park using state-of-the-art camera systems.
Keywords: research vessels, underwater filming, Hauraki Gulf, marine habitats, seafloor monitoring, camera technology, marine parks
