A potentially new species of elusive deep-sea squid found by scientists who were working to identify new marine life as part of the Ocean Census project. Ocean Census/NIWA ...

The latest addition is the Marine Organismal Body Size (MOBS) database, an open-access resource that—as its name implies—has ...

Environmental groups, marine scientists, and iwi representatives have today called out lobby group Seafood New Zealand for ...

So far, the Marine Organismal Body Size Database includes the maximum size of some 85,200 marine species. Biologists have launched a database of marine animals’ body sizes that they say could help ...

But now it has been voted New Zealand’s “fish of the year” in a competition aimed at raising awareness of the country’s marine life and its fragile ecosystem.

Embark on a breathtaking journey through Fiordland National Park, New Zealand, as we explore Milford, Doubtful, and Dusky Sound by sea. Join ...

Dozens of new mollusks, three fish, and a mystery species were found during a three-week long expedition.

News Science News 57-million-year-old giant penguin fossil discovered in New Zealand sheds light on ancient marine life ...

A team of marine scientists recently discovered about 100 potential new species off the coast of New Zealand – including an entirely novel life form that has yet to be identified.

New Zealand's maritime regulatory, compliance and response agency said it is seeking feedback from the sector and other interested parties on three key pieces of work. Dialogue has been opened on ...

The fifth annual dolphin and whale count is taking place nation-wide this weekend. The count contributes both a snapshot at the same time every year, and ...

New Zealand's green credentials are at risk as the government rolls back environmental reforms in a bid to boost a flailing economy and fulfil promises made to its voters.