Our science and research Explore our research on coasts and waterways, plants, animals, soils, air, climate, heritage and tourism.photo_cameraOpen description Growing algae used in ecotoxicological tests closeClose descriptionImage Credit: Simone Cottrell/DCCEEW How we work The Science, Economics and Insights Division is NSW’s premier environmental research group.east Our research priorities Our research programs and partnerships help inform government decision-making and planning to protect our environment.east Our impact Our work addresses some of the biggest environmental challenges we face today.east News Read about our research and discoveries in our latest news stories.open_in_new