Joe O’Callaghan is a physical oceanographer based at NIWA. She adopts an observational approach to better understand the parts of the ocean where people work and play. Her research focuses on understanding the biophysics of Aotearoa New Zealand’s coasts and shelf...
With a wide range of interests and skills, Ben Kepes has had a variety of vocations over the years. Ben is a professional board member, a globally-recognized technology commentator, and co-founder of a successful workwear and outdoor equipment brand. Ben has served on...
Irene is a PhD candidate at Massey university in Albany, she works together with oceangoing citizen scientists including fishers, divers, underwater photographers and spearfishers to track tropical fishes in New Zealand waters. Irene has previously worked at NIWA as...
Libby is a Senior Lecturer at Massey University and a Research Associate of the Auckland Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira. Libby was the 2008 BLAKE Antarctic Ambassador and has continued to participate in BLAKE activities including Expeditions to Rangitāhua in 2012 and 2018....
David is New Zealander and Associate Professor in marine ecology at Massey University in Auckland. After years living and studying overseas he returned to New Zealand as a Rutherford Foundation New Zealand post-doctoral fellow and is now a Rutherford Discovery fellow...
