From surf breaks in New Zealand to estuaries in the Mekong Delta, research by Associate Professor Karin Bryan is helping to conserve and restore important coastal environments.

Beaches and estuaries are affected by sediments and nutrients carried into them by rivers, as well as the impact of waves, tidal currents and wind. Karin has dedicated 15 years to understanding these drivers and how they vary with climate cycles and events. Research she has overseen forms the foundation of consent assessments and management plans for all of the Waikato’s key coastal environments and has earned her international acclaim. This has led to her participation in a number of international research collaborations and has also drawn renowned environmental researchers to New Zealand, bringing new techniques to address local issues.

Associate Professor Karin Bryan

University of Waikato

2017 Waikato Regional Council Environmental Science Award Joint Winner

From surf breaks in New Zealand to estuaries in the Mekong Delta, research by Associate Professor Karin Bryan is helping to conserve and restore important coastal environments.

Beaches and estuaries are affected by sediments and nutrients carried into them by rivers, as well as the impact of waves, tidal currents and wind. Karin has dedicated 15 years to understanding these drivers and how they vary with climate cycles and events. Research she has overseen forms the foundation of consent assessments and management plans for all of the Waikato’s key coastal environments and has earned her international acclaim. This has led to her participation in a number of international research collaborations and has also drawn renowned environmental researchers to New Zealand, bringing new techniques to address local issues.