Environmental science department

Known for ground-breaking research, our environmental science programmes are part of the School of Science at AUT, and range from environmental science to marine science, and from bachelor’s degrees to a PhD.

The ability to understand issues about environmental resources and applying knowledge and research in practice are important components of environmental science at AUT.

Research in environmental science

Environmental science at AUT is known for its ground-breaking research. Using a holistic Earth system science approach, our research unravels the ecological and social processes that connect terrestrial with aquatic ecosystems.

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Snapper fish in the ocean
Shift in NZ snapper behaviour
10 Feb, 2025
An AUT led team of scientists have uncovered a dramatic shift in the movement patterns of New Zealand’s snapper, which could aid restoration initiatives.