Cawthron Institute is Aotearoa New Zealand’s largest independent science organisation. We are driven by the belief that healthy rivers, lakes, oceans and people are deeply interconnected. Our ambition is to advance the sustainable use of marine and freshwater resources and deliver lasting benefits for the environment, the economy and our communities.
Bold Science. Deep Care. Thriving RiversLakesOceans.
Mai i ngā maunga, ki te moana.
Bold Science. Deep Care. Thriving RiversLakesOceans.
Mai i ngā maunga, ki te moana.
About Cawthron Institute
active research projects
year legacy of delivering independent science
staff members belonging to 47 different ethnic groups
scientific publications in the past year
of staff are female
of staff are under the age of 40
Science missions
The challenges facing our marine and freshwater systems are urgent and interconnected. Biodiversity loss, climate change, food insecurity and growing demand for aquatic resources are reshaping the environments people and industries depend on. Our missions guide Cawthron’s response by defining the outcomes we are working towards and focusing our science where it can make the greatest difference.
Impact case studies
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Our work across marine and freshwater ecosystems reflects the deep connections between the health of our rivers, lakes and oceans, and the wellbeing of people
Your support helps Cawthron Institute build a future where people and nature thrive together.
