Check out what is happening at the Marine Studies Centre and what the animals are getting up to in our tanks via our webcams.
Check out the harbour and island views. See what boats are in and what's going on at the end of the wharf.
Are the seahorses courting? Have they been fed recently? Is there any plankton swimming about in the tank?
YouTube: How does a sea cucumber eat?
What fish and other animals can you spot today? Do check in on feeding days: Tuesday and Friday mornings!
Is there anything new in the touchpool? Can you spot a crab scurrying around? How many sea stars are there?
YouTube: See this sea star catching its prey.
Portobello tide level monitor
A tide sensor has been installed at Portobello which gives current updates on the tide via a satellite connection.
See the Portobello tide level monitor page.
Otago Harbour conditions
Sensors have been deployed at the Portobello Marine Laboratory to measure the sea temperature, salinity, chlorophyll-a concentration, pH and dissolved oxygen as well as water level.
Portobello weather
See the current measurements from the weather station on the Portobello Peninsula.
Portobello weather station monitor