Photo credit: Top and bottom left, Samantha Happy
Photo credit: Top and bottom left, Samantha Happy

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Marine conservation

As our understanding of the marine environment increases, so does our concern. Use these resource to keep informed on a growing science.

Photo credit: Top and bottom left, Samantha Happy

The most pressing issues for our oceans, seas, coastlines and estuaries include:

  • native marine species and habitats under threat
  • over fishing and illegal fishing practices 
  • activities on land polluting our marine environment
  • activities at sea affecting the marine environment
  • climate change affecting marine ecosystems, taonga (treasured) species and us.

We can increase our awareness of these issues to keep them in the political, social and economic spotlight.

Start with these resources

Our marine environment

Our marine habitats and protection.

Marine identification guides and fact sheets

Useful information and resources on New Zealand's marine flora and invertebrate fauna.

Marine biosecurity porthole

Search collated national data and read about the research and management of marine pests in New Zealand.

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Young Ocean Explorers

Educational videos about our marine environment.

Marine Metre Squared

Learn how to survey plants and animals living on the local seashore.

New Zealand’s marine environment

The latest reports on the marine environment and related government initiatives.

Marine stats

Statistics about the marine environment from New Zealand’s Environmental Reporting Series.

Oceans

Resources about the marine environment, including the Best Fish Guide.

SeaSketch

Explore marine environmental data of the Hauraki Gulf.

Litter Intelligence

A Sustainable Coastlines initiative utilising citizen science, collects and analyses data on litter distribution.

Sustainable Coastlines online resources

A collection of useful information, inspiring media, great people and other gems that helps us learn more about looking after the coastlines we all love.

State of our Gulf 2020

A report highlighting the pressures and successes in the Hauraki Gulf over the past 20 years.

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Heal the Hauraki

An inspiring collection of stories showcasing restoration, connection and collective community action to heal and protect the Hauraki Gulf.

Nonindigenous marine species of the Hauraki Gulf

Observations of non-indigenous marine species in the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park.

Seasick - Saving the Hauraki Gulf

Seasick is a seven-part series investigating the alarming decrease in biodiversity and fish stocks in the Hauraki Gulf. Time is running out - Understand the issues and find out how you can help.

Watch seasick here

Take action for a litter-free coastline

Visit Sustainable Coastline’s ‘Litter Intelligence’ website to find out more about their programme to understand, educate and inspire action for a healthier litter-free coast.

Litter Intelligence