Wendy Nelson
The fragile and beautiful world of seaweed
Professor Wendy Nelson is New Zealand's pre-eminent seaweed expert. As NIWA's programme leader for marine biological resources, Wendy answers every question on seaweed we can think of! Audio, Gallery
Scientist worried for Te Papa's biological collections
A world-renowned fossil expert is concerned about the impact of a restructure at Te Papa on its important natural history collections. Audio
Scientist worried for Te Papa's biological collections
A world-renowned fossil expert is concerned about the impact of a restructure at Te Papa on its important natural history collections.
AudioThe importance of taxonomy and biological collections
The report on 'National Taxonomic Collections in New Zealand' recommends more secure funding and greater national coordination for the country's 29 significant biological collections Audio
The importance of taxonomy and biological collections
The report on 'National Taxonomic Collections in New Zealand' recommends more secure funding and greater national coordination for the country's 29 significant biological collections
AudioThree Kings Islands Expedition
Auckland Museum's Three KIngs Islands Marine Expedition saw scientists collecting a range of fish, invertebrates and seaweed. Audio
Three Kings Islands Marine Expedition
The Three Kings Islands are just 53 km from North Cape but they are a world apart from the nearby mainland Audio
Three Kings Islands Marine Expedition
The Three Kings Islands are just 53 km from North Cape but they are a world apart from the nearby mainland
AudioNZ seaweeds - more than meets the eye
There are 1000 or so species of seaweed in New Zealand, including many more species of karengo than previously recognised Audio
NZ seaweeds - more than meets the eye
There are 1000 or so species of seaweed in New Zealand, including many more species of karengo than previously recognised
AudioOur Changing World - Sushi Seaweed
Whether it's delicate pink filaments or large brown leathery straps, seaweeds in all their forms and colours are a feature of our rocky coastline. And no one knows more about New Zealand seaweeds than… Audio
Cook Strait Ecology (Science)
Veronika Meduna explores Cook Strait and its ecology and finds that it is an extraordinary place. Audio
