14 February 2024 Environment

HIGH HOPES ON THE HIGH SEAS (CONSUMER READY)

A search for undiscovered ocean species in New Zealand’s under explored Bounty Trough is showing great early promise. 

 

A search for undiscovered ocean species in New Zealand’s under explored Bounty Trough is showing great early promise. 

Scientists from The Nippon Foundation-Nekton Ocean Census alliance have joined forces with New Zealand’s environmental agency NIWA on a 21 -day quest to find life in the 1500km long trough. 

The team sent this update from on board the Research Vessel Tangaroa after a week at sea 

14 February 2024