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Promoting research, training and capacity-building in oceanographic science

The New Zealand Centre for Oceanography is a formal partnership between the University of Otago and Earth Sciences New Zealand (ESNZ). Both are well-established leaders in oceanographic research in New Zealand, the South Pacific and Southern Ocean.

We focus on:

  • Promoting new research and funding opportunities
  • Providing opportunities for oceanography training (inter-institution collaboration, developing postgraduate qualifications, internships)
  • Leveraging institutional support for capacity building and infrastructure (equipment, vessels, research voyages)
  • Promoting shared use of oceanographic research nationally
  • Increasing links with international researchers and research programmes
  • Promoting diversity in oceanographers and oceanographic science approaches
  • Increasing public awareness and engagement in the oceanographic sciences

The New Zealand Centre for Oceanography sponsors in-person and online opportunities including:

  • Biennial symposiums
  • Student internships
  • Public seminars
  • Annual research opportunity symposiums

Contact us

Professor Steve Wing, Co-Chair
Email steve.wing@otago.ac.nz

Professor Cliff Law, Co-Chair
Email cliff.law@niwa.co.nz

Professor Miles Lamare, HOD, Department of Marine Sciences
Email miles.lamare@otago.ac.nz

Dr Mike Williams, Oceans and Fisheries Science Mission, ESNZ

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