Action for the Ocean

The Ocean is our Greatest Ally in the Fight for a Healthy Planet

Live Ocean Foundation partners with exceptional New Zealand scientists, innovators and communicators to scale up action for a healthy ocean.

THE OCEAN

AT A GLANCE

10 %

of the earth's surface is covered by ocean

10 %

of the planet’s oxygen comes from the ocean

9 th

Aotearoa is home to the 4th largest ocean space on the planet​

10 %

of New Zealanders think "the ocean is important to me"

OUR MISSION

Scaling up Science, Innovation and Outreach for a Healthy Ocean

WHY THE OCEAN?

To have a healthy future, we must have a healthy ocean. We need to foster an ocean with clear, clean water, abundant fish populations and thriving marine ecosystems. Where we prioritise the importance of the ocean in a healthy future and invest in knowledge that supports this ambition. Where we understand that by restoring and protecting our ocean, we all benefit.

A healthy ocean for a healthy future.
A healthy ocean for a healthy future.
A healthy ocean for a healthy future.
A healthy ocean for a healthy future.

New Zealand’s maritime territory is 15 times its landmass but we only protect 0.4% of it.

TOTAL TERRITORY
≈ 4,000,000 km²
≈ 0.4%
10 % Unprotected

PROJECTS WE SUPPORT

We believe that ocean science, data and innovation are needed to engage communities and inform policy.  We see Mātauranga Māori, built up through generations of observation, as an invaluable resource, which enhances scientific knowledge.

Science to understand. Science to understand. Science to understand.
Outreach that connects. Outreach that connects. Outreach that connects.
Innovate for solutions. Innovate for solutions. Innovate for solutions.

Featured Projects

Live Ocean Founders Peter Burling and Blair Tuke take part at UN Ocean Conference

Peter Burling and Blair Tuke, champion sailors and founders of Live Ocean have just spent three days at the UN Ocean Conference (UNOC) held in Nice, France running from 9-13 June.
Peter Burling and Blair Tuke UNOC. Credit The Ocean Race

Harnessing science & community action to create lasting solutions for ocean conservation.

The Latest

Live Ocean Foundation partners with exceptional New Zealand scientists, innovators and communicators to scale up action for a healthy ocean

Ocean Calendar
Key Dates

Throughout the year, global events offer the perfect platform to amplify efforts and raise awareness for ocean conservation.

3 MAR

World Wildlife Day

Public Event
Worldwide

22 MAY

World Water Day

Public Event
Worldwide

8 JUN

World Ocean Day

Public Event
Worldwide

24 OCT

International Day of Climate Action

Public Event
Worldwide

10 NOV

COP 30

Public Event

Brazil

Gear Up

100% of proceeds from our gear goes directly to the Marine Conservation projects we support.
Postcards for the Gulf

We’re on a mission to create 1,000 postcards to protect the Hauraki Gulf and we need your help.

Send us your favourite ocean photo and a few words about what you love most about the Gulf, and together, we’ll spotlight why the Gulf deserves urgent protection – for us, and for future generations.