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