29 Aug 2018

Secrets revealed from Marlborough's seafloor

From Nine To Noon, 11:31 am on 29 August 2018

The secrets of the sea floor around the Charlotte Sounds have been revealed for the first time by NIWA scientists. Old ship wrecks, giant sediment waves that look like huge underwater sand dunes have been found.

NIWA marine geologist, Helen Neil talks to Kathryn Ryan about the 2 year project, and how the data can be used in the future.

NIWA images of the underwater survey of Queen Charlotte Sound and Troy Cahnnel

NIWA images of the underwater survey of Queen Charlotte Sound and Troy Cahnnel Photo: supplied