Cawthron, research, consulting, sea slug toxin, TTX, tetrodotoxin, analytical laboratories, aquaculture, coastal, freshwater, biosecurity, biotechnology, sustainable business, toxins, environmental, food.

Cawthron provides research based solutions to enable the sustainable management and development of New Zealand's coastal and freshwater systems and resources for the benefit of the region and the nation.

Cawthron’s funding comes from the Foundation for Research, Science & Technology and a range of commercial clients to which it provides consulting and analytical services. Cawthron employs over 180 scientific and technical staff based in Nelson and Marlborough.

Cawthron Institute Cautious Welcome to CRI Taskforce Report
New Zealand's leading independent research organisation is cautiously welcoming a report recommending changes to the way Crown Research Institutes (CRIs) are funded.

Toxic Sea Slugs Information
Further information regarding Cawthron scientist's discovery of tetrodotoxin contained in sea slugs - including frequently asked questions.

Marlborough Sounds Recreational Fisher Characterisation Survey Report[PDF 939KB]
The final report on the outcomes of the 2008/09 Marlborough Sounds Recreational Fishing Survey.