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Greater River Flow Needed for Fish Growth & Abundance
Friday, 18 August 2017, 11:02 am | Cawthron Institute
Computer modelling by Cawthron Institute freshwater scientists has shown that more river flow is needed for fish growth and abundance than previously realised – findings highlighted in a new video released this week. More >>
Judging underway for 2017 New Zealand River Story Awards
Wednesday, 2 August 2017, 2:51 pm | Cawthron Institute
CAWTHRON FOUNDATION MEDIA RELEASE 2 August, 2017 Judging underway for 2017 New Zealand River Story Awards Judging is underway for the 2017 New Zealand River Story Awards. This year the awards recognise and celebrate the contributions of young people. Cawthron ... More >>
New scholarship to encourage Māori students in science
Thursday, 6 July 2017, 2:28 pm | Cawthron Institute
Cawthron Foundation and Ngā Pae o te Māramatanga (NPM) have launched a new scholarship for Māori undergraduate students wanting to pursue a career in science. The scholarship, 'Te Pītau Whakarei Karahipi', is valued at $5,500 and will be available for the ... More >>
Significant Contribution to Food Safety Award Presented
Thursday, 6 July 2017, 8:56 am | Cawthron Institute
Yesterday evening, Cawthron Senior Scientist Dr Lesley Rhodes CNZM received the inaugural Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) Award for Significant Contribution to Food Safety, at the New Zealand Institute of Food Science and Technology (NZIFST) Conference ... More >>
Old faithful hangs up its hat
Tuesday, 4 July 2017, 1:54 pm | Cawthron Institute
After 16 years of service, Cawthron’s first liquid chromatography-mass spectrometer (LC-MS) is hanging up its hat, making room for new technology. The inner workings of the retired instrument dubbed ‘Old Faithful’ has been mounted in honour of ... More >>
Calls to Ban Toxic Chemicals in New Zealand Products
Thursday, 22 June 2017, 9:53 am | Cawthron Institute
A group of 200 scientists and medical professionals have called on the international community to further restrict the use of two chemicals in the US- triclosan and triclocarban. Research suggests these chemicals have a number of adverse health and environmental ... More >>
Queen’s birthday honours recognises Dr Rhodes’ services
Monday, 5 June 2017, 12:17 pm | Cawthron Institute
Queen’s birthday honours recognises Dr Rhodes’ services to science and marine farming Source: Cawthron Institute -- Cawthron Institute warmly congratulates Dr Lesley Rhodes , for her appointment as Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit ... More >>
Flat oyster parasite found at Stewart Island
Wednesday, 31 May 2017, 9:30 pm | Cawthron Institute
Flat oyster parasite found at Stewart Island Source: Cawthron Institute -- Cawthron Institute scientists are well-placed to respond to the discovery of Bonamia ostreae at oyster farms on Stewart Island. More >>
Scientists plan to use novel technology
Thursday, 25 May 2017, 4:43 pm | Cawthron Institute
Protecting our waters: Scientists plan to use novel technology to help detect marine pests Source: Cawthron Institute -- Some of New Zealand’s international marine biosecurity partners are in the country to workshop the development of exciting new ... More >>
Students experiment with aquaculture science
Friday, 19 May 2017, 1:53 pm | Cawthron Institute
This month, nearly 200 biology students swapped their textbooks for lab coats to gain practical science experience at the Cawthron Aquaculture Park as part of Year 13 mussel biology workshops. More >>
Planktonauts training for Sea Cadet mission
Friday, 5 May 2017, 12:30 pm | Cawthron Institute
Nelson Marlborough Sea Cadet Corps Lieutenant Milo Coldren has been preparing for his aid mission to Fiji with planktonaut training from Cawthron Institute research scientist Dr Xavier Pochon. More >>
Research fit for a king salmon
Thursday, 4 May 2017, 4:11 pm | Cawthron Institute
Scientists from around the world are in Nelson this week to work with domestic experts and salmon industry leaders on a Cawthron Institute led research programme that aims to improve the profitability and production efficiency of king salmon. More >>
Marlborough community values shape stormwater solution
Friday, 28 April 2017, 9:16 am | Cawthron Institute
Today the Marlborough District Council Assets and Services Committee voted in favour of a community sanctioned stormwater management solution for the Murphys Creek catchment. The successful proposal is the result of a Cawthron Institute facilitated project ... More >>
Hatchery-reared mussels ready for harvest
Wednesday, 12 April 2017, 9:33 am | Cawthron Institute
Cawthron Institute congratulates Sandford Ltd on the upcoming harvest of their hatchery-reared New Zealand Greenshell mussels, with Chief Executive Prof. Charles Eason saying he’s proud to see Cawthron research making a continued difference to industry success. More >>
New paper proposes medical approach to river health
Monday, 10 April 2017, 4:34 pm | Cawthron Institute
Cawthron Institute Freshwater Group Leader Dr Roger Young has published a paper advising there is much to be learned from the medical practice when considering ecosystem management. More >>
Celebrating innovation in natural product science and tech
Friday, 31 March 2017, 9:54 am | Cawthron Institute
This evening Cawthron Institute CE Professor Charles Eason awarded manufacturing company GMP Pharmaceuticals the Cawthron Institute Innovation in Science & Technology Award. More >>
More New Zealander’s logging on before they dive in
Wednesday, 15 March 2017, 1:11 pm | Cawthron Institute
Freshwater quality information is becoming increasingly desirable with recent data showing more New Zealander’s than ever before are looking online before they dive in. This summer nearly double the number of Kiwis looking for a safe place to swim ... More >>
Cawthron’s Coastal Clean Up 2017
Tuesday, 7 March 2017, 12:33 pm | Cawthron Institute
On Saturday morning, over forty Cawthron-ites swapped their test tubes for rubbish bags and restored the south side of Rabbit Island back beach. Their work was part of the Nelson-Tasman Seaweek 2017 Big Beach Clean Up. More >>
New coastal monitoring technology launched in Fiordland
Friday, 3 March 2017, 2:30 pm | Cawthron Institute
Meridian Energy has teamed up with Cawthron Institute to launch New Zealand’s first ever hybrid-energy powered water monitoring buoy. More >>
Cawthron innovation impresses esteemed guests
Friday, 24 February 2017, 5:38 pm | Cawthron Institute
New Zealand Governor-General The Rt Hon Dame Patsy Reddy and her husband Sir David Gascoigne immersed themselves in the wonderful world of science at the Cawthron Institute yesterday afternoon. More >>
