Welcome to the New Zealand Marine Sciences Society

NZMSS is a non-profit organization, formed in 1960 as a constituent society of New Zealand’s Royal Society. Our goal is to keep the marine science community connected, supported and involved in marine issues. Here is how we do it:

• Hold the annual Marine Science Conference and award Student Prizes, sometimes in conjunction with other New Zealand societies or our Australian colleagues.
• Award the annual New Zealand Marine Sciences Society Award to someone who has made an outstanding contribution to marine science.
• Award the annual John Morton Medal to someone who has made an outstanding contribution to marine conservation.
• Provide First Overseas Conference Travel grants to student members.
• Provide Student Research Grant Funds.
• Provide written comment and independent submissions on marine issues.
• Host a mailing list where members can circulate information that may be of interest to the marine science community.