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Liz Slooten on her three decades studying Māui and Hector’s dolphins
Liz Slooten in a marine mammal expert and Professor at the University of Otago. Here she answers supporters' questions about the nation's favourite dolphin.
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Three NZ native marine mammals that need our protection
There’s nothing like visiting your favourite beach and spotting one of New Zealand’s very own treasured marine species. It’s always special to see our native sea creatures enjoying their habitat…
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Greenpeace and KASM to oppose seabed miner’s bid for Supreme Court appeal
Kiwis Against Seabed Mining and Greenpeace today confirmed they will oppose Trans-Tasman Resources’ application to seek leave from the Supreme Court to appeal the recent Court of Appeal decision quashing…
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Victory for the oceans, and all of New Zealand
Amid the avalanche of coronavirus-related news, a great beacon of hope beamed out on Friday. A monumental victory was won for New Zealand oceans as the Court of Appeal upheld…
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Explore the ocean from home: videos to transport you
Protect the Oceans. Swim with seals, escapism videos involving the oceans.
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An ecology reading list for self-isolating environmentalists
The social isolation response to the COVID-19 pandemic is unprecedented in our lifetimes. Perhaps not since the economic depression of the 1930s and World War II has the human family…
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Victory for the ocean: Court rules protecting the environment is bottom line in seabed mining case
The court of appeal has blocked a seabed mine from going ahead in the South Taranaki Bight; the only known foraging ground for New Zealand’s population of blue whales.
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How the deep ocean is helping in the fight against Covid-19
To fight Covid-19 the World Health Organisation has told all countries: test, test, test. Around the world, doctors are testing thousands of people for the virus every day. But did you know the deep ocean has been in integral in the development of the test to diagnose Covid-19?
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What happened at SPRFMO
Five days in Vanuatu for work hardly seems like a tough sell. But spending five days as an environmental observer at an international fisheries meeting (SPRFMO) is a strange experience.
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In wake of fishing industry links to Govt, NZers rally for ocean protection
New Zealanders put the writing on the wall today when it comes to their feelings about ocean protection, sharing their views on posters across the capital city.
