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We research a whole range of marine processes, from fisheries and aquaculture to oceanography and marine chemistry.
Haere mai | Welcome![Aerial view image of the Leigh Marine laboratory, situated along the rocky coastline in Auckland.](/content/auckland/en/science/about-the-faculty/institute-of-marine-science/_jcr_content/par/linkspagetemplategri/par1/flexiyoutube/image.img.480.low.jpg/1709589321755.jpg)
Explore our marine research facilities
Perched on cliffs above the sea, Leigh Marine Laboratory is our marine research base and most northerly campus (about 100km northeast of Auckland City).
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For alumnus William Trubridge, free diving has become a passion in which he excels. He holds multiple world record titles.
Kimihia te roanga atu | Find out more![Gemma Cunnington, Marine Science](/content/auckland/en/science/about-the-faculty/institute-of-marine-science/_jcr_content/par/linkspagetemplategri_1198802596/par2/subflexicomponentlin/image.img.480.low.jpg/1695336551197.jpg)
Meet our students and graduates and find out where Marine Science has taken them.
Pānui tonu | Read more![Eva, Marine Science student](/content/auckland/en/science/about-the-faculty/institute-of-marine-science/_jcr_content/par/linkspagetemplategri_730397943/par1/flexiyoutube/image.img.480.low.jpg/1704913526289.jpg)
Modelling Restorative Economies
Eva is researching how to integrate social and ecological knowledge in order to inspire cultural change in the way we approach ecosystem restoration.
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The University's 'marine campus' sits at the edge of Goat Island, New Zealand's oldest marine reserve.
Hōparatia | Explore![Goat Island Marine Discovery Centre](/content/auckland/en/science/about-the-faculty/institute-of-marine-science/_jcr_content/par/linkspagetemplategri_133873768/par2/subflexicomponentlin_1311252593/image.img.480.low.jpg/1698192833100.png)
Our Discovery Centre is a must for anyone interested in New Zealand’s marine environment.
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Our graduate school is a partnership with NIWA and offers unique opportunities in postgraduate research.
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We work with a broad range of private and government organisations.
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