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Marine & Freshwater | Education & Conservation


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


A young marine biologist in the making! - Kyra Barker's volunteer journey with Mountains to Sea
Kia ora koutou, my name is Kyra and I've always loved the ocean and wanted to scuba dive since I was seven. So, when I saw a school...
Aug 14, 20242 min read


Waiheke rangatahi diving into Tīkapa Moana
Waiheke rangatahi jumping on the Auckland Sea Shuttles Boat after a fun day of snorkelling around the inner Tikapa Moana, Hauraki Gulf....
Aug 11, 20242 min read


Kaiako learning about freshwater programmes
Read about Mary's experience with the Whitebait Connection Programme in Northland as a teacher.
Jul 1, 20241 min read


23rd Annual Poor Knights Competition trip - Connecting whānau and the environment
Experiencing Marine Reserves (EMR) - Te Kura Moana ran their 23nd annual Poor Knights competition trip on Friday 17th May.
May 21, 20244 min read


Bayswater Estuary Monitoring Day
A day of learning at Bayswater Estuary, Oneoneroa
May 21, 20242 min read


A Deep Dive into Mountains to Sea
In the vision of our Trust, the biodiversity of our ocean, coastal areas, our streams, rivers, lakes and wetlands is respected as a taonga.
May 6, 20248 min read


Exploring Rotoroa Island
On Saturday the 6th April 2024, 52 people joined us on a journey to Rotoroa Island to explore what lies beneath the waves.
Apr 23, 20242 min read


An up and coming volunteering star from Whakatū
I love the ocean and have spent my whole life playing in and on the water, mostly at my favourite place Rotokura - Cable Bay.
Mar 27, 20242 min read


A stella kind of volunteer
My passion for preserving marine ecosystems led me to the Tasman Bay Guardians and the Experiencing Marine Reserves programme. Volunteering.
Mar 27, 20242 min read


Snorkelling the Kaikōura Coast
On Saturday the 23th of March 2024, 65 participants braved the 15 degree waters of South Bay to get a glimpse into the biodiversity of the K
Mar 25, 20243 min read

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