We research a whole range of marine processes, from fisheries and aquaculture to oceanography and marine chemistry.
Haere mai | Welcome
Explore our marine research facilities
Perched on cliffs above the sea, Leigh Marine Laboratory is our marine research base and most northerly campus (about 100km northeast of Auckland City).
Modelling Restorative Economies
Eva’s research is about integrating social and ecological knowledge to understand how to inspire the cultural change in the way we approach ecosystem restoration. In this short video Eva explains the concept of Restorative Economies.
For alumnus William Trubridge, free diving has become a passion in which he excels. He holds multiple world record titles.
Kimihia te roanga atu | Find out more
Meet our graduates and find out where their Marine Science degree has taken them.
Pānui tonu | Read more
The University's 'marine campus' sits at the edge of Goat Island, New Zealand's oldest marine reserve.
Hōparatia te papa ako | Explore campus
Our Discovery Centre is a must for anyone interested in New Zealand’s marine environment.
Toroa ināianei | Visit now
Our graduate school is a partnership with NIWA and offers unique opportunities in postgraduate research.
He whakamārama atu anō | Learn more
We work with a broad range of private and government organisations.
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Search for upcoming public events in the Faculty of Science.
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View important notices about scholarship opportunities, competitions and more.
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