Webcams

Wharf-cam

Check out the harbour and island views. See what boats are in and what's going on at the end of the wharf.

Seahorse-cam

Are the seahorses courting? Have they been fed recently? Is there any plankton swimming about in the tank?

YouTube Sea Cucumber

How does a sea cucumber eat?

Fish-cam

What fish and other animals can you spot today? Do check in on feeding days: Tuesday and Friday mornings!

Touchpool-cam

Is there anything new in the touchpool? Can you spot a crab scurrying around? How many sea stars are there?

YouTube: Sea star

See this sea star catching its prey.

Portobello tide level monitor

A tide sensor has been installed at Portobello which gives current updates on the tide via a satellite connection.

See the Portobello tide level monitor page.

Otago Harbour conditions

Sensors have been deployed at the Portobello Marine Laboratory to measure the sea temperature, salinity, chlorophyll-a concentration, pH and dissolved oxygen as well as water level.

See the current sensor data.

Portobello weather

See the current measurements from the weather station on the Portobello Peninsula.

Portobello weather station monitor

Links

What was happening when we weren't looking?

• See some clips of our animals in action and other short films about marine life and research.

Fishy news

• Find out what's been happening in the marine world.

Educational resources

• Check out the marine ID guides, educational activities, and worksheets - all free for you to download.

Royal cam

• Watch the live stream of the Northern Royal Albatross at Pukekura/Taiaroa Head.