Cawthron, research, consulting, analytical laboratories, aquaculture, coastal, freshwater, biosecurity, biotechnology, sustainable business, toxins, environmental, food.

Cawthron provides research based solutions to enable the sustainable management and development of New Zealand's coastal and freshwater systems and resources for the benefit of the region and the nation.

Cawthron’s funding comes from the Foundation for Research, Science & Technology and a range of commercial clients to which it provides consulting and analytical services. Cawthron employs over 180 scientific and technical staff based in Nelson and Marlborough.

Cawthron recipe created by Peta Mathias - 'Cawthron Oysterleekie Supreme'

Nursery Promises To Revolutionise Oyster Farming - The country's first large scale oyster nursery, which opened in Nelson on Wednesday 10th June is expected to revolutionise the way the delicacy is farmed and provide the platform to treble annual export earnings within the next decade.....

Cawthron Trust invests in science leaders - Following last year's success, the Cawthron Trust is once again offering science leaders throughout New Zealand a unique opportunity to participate in the prestigious Hillary Leadership Programme...