Bryozoans and ocean acidification – Article
Oceans are becoming more acidic due to increased levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. Tiny marine animals called bryozoans may help monitor the impact of ocean acidification on the marine ecosystem.
NZ Research
This collection provides information about the work of New Zealand’s world-class science and technology sectors in relation to Life in the Sea. Included are profiles of organisations carrying out work in this area.
List of NZ Research resource items
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Tagging sea stars – Article
Dr Miles Lamare recently tested a new electronic tagging technique to investigate the behaviour of Coscinasterias muricata, the New Zealand sea star.
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Understanding food webs in Fiordland – Article
Dr Stephen Wing’s research focuses on marine food webs. He uses a range of techniques to learn more about the role of cockles in Fiordland’s food webs.
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Estuaries and farmland run-off – Article
Dr Candida Savage studies how changes in land use affect estuaries and the organisms that live in them.
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University of Otago Department of Marine Science – Organisation
The Department of Marine Science was established in 1992. It is the newest science department at the University of Otago.
