Cawthron Institute

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.

As New Zealand’s largest independent science organisation, our world-class science supports the growth of primary industries and the protection of the marine and freshwater environments.

Based in Nelson, New Zealand, we focus on growing and ensuring the safety of our seafood sector, developing bioactive resources and improving the health of our freshwater ecosystems and oceans.

Since our establishment 100 years ago we have firmly focused on research that contributes to the economic growth of New Zealand and the preservation of our special environment. Our scientists have been able to identify emerging areas of research that support the growth of a sustainable and prosperous New Zealand.