World-class science for a better future.

Ko te kōunga o te pūtaiao te auahatanga ki te ao anamata.

What We Do

Cawthron Institute is New Zealand’s largest independent science organisation. We deliver world-class science that helps to protect the environment and support the sustainable development of primary industries in New Zealand and worldwide.

Aquaculture

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Algae & Bioactives

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Freshwater Health

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Cawthron Laboratories

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Ocean Health

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Seafood Safety

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Who We Are