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Marine & Freshwater | Education & Conservation


A Call for Action: Protecting Our Crayfish to Save Our Reefs
Based on extensive peer-reviewed science and recent High Court rulings, we’re urging the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) to implement the maximum feasible reductions in Total Allowable Catch (TAC) and introduce targeted spatial closures. This is the only way to restore the ecological balance our reefs and marine ecosystems desperately need.
Sep 224 min read


Experiencing Marine Reserves programme - book now for summer!
Book your snorkelling experience in a marine reserve with Mountains to Sea Conservation Trust.
Jul 281 min read


Volunteer Marine Internship - Summer 25/26
Mountains to Sea Conservation Trust (MTSCT) is looking for a summer Marine Intern in the Auckland region. In your internship role you...
Jul 232 min read


Shared Vision, Shared Waters
Landowners, catchment groups, and scientific expertise came together in Auckland for a hands-on Catchment Management Planning Workshop.
Jun 272 min read


Finding ‘Big Fin’: freshwater restoration tales from Karaka and beyond
The Whangapouri creek is an unassuming awa running 15km from Pukekohe to the Pahurehure inlet on Auckland’s Manukau Harbour. The creek...
Jun 52 min read


Making waves in conservation: Charlie Thomas' volunteer journey
From ocean passion to conservation career - volunteering leading to impact, inclusivity, and connection. 🌊💙
Mar 173 min read


Kayak Clean-ups: Paddling our way past pollution
Ever wanted to be a pirate seeking treasure? Well this experience is exactly the same! Just replace pirate with eco-warrior, and treasure
Mar 123 min read


Record Turnout for World Wetlands Day at Matuku Link
Te Henga (Bethells Beach), West Auckland West Auckland’s Matuku Link was buzzing with activity on February 2nd as more people than...
Feb 93 min read


Our action-packed school holidays
Snorkelling, rockpooling and bush walks in Matheson Bay | Te Kohuroa The great outdoors is exciting. And when it comes to being on and in...
Jan 213 min read


Eels and damselflies in Centorian Reserve
On a magical night on the eve of Halloween, a small group of Mairangi Bay residents ventured out to explore their local stream after dark.
Dec 12, 20242 min read


Remembering Brian Stafford-Bush
It was a huge loss to hear of the passing of Brian Stafford-Bush from the The Bobby Stafford-Bush Foundation in 2023.
Sep 3, 20244 min read


Cleaning up an urban marine reserve
An amazing crew cleaning up Motu Manawa Marine Reserve
Aug 28, 20242 min read

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