Beyond potential fisheries closures, the Government is actively considering new, non-traditional tools to curb unsustainable ...

Life in the ocean runs on light. It fuels photosynthesis, shapes food webs and determines where many marine species can live.

Black coral, scientifically known as Antipathella fiordensis, is vital for marine ecosystems. Despite its name, the coral appears white because only its skeleton is black. Large corals like the one ...

The black coral was found during an expedition in the deep-sea region of Fiordland, led by a dedicated scientific team from Victoria University of Wellington. Measuring over 13 feet in height and ...

A satellite image from Sentinel 2 following Cyclone Gabrielle on 14 February 2023 shows a Waihau Bay Raukokore river plume and marine ...