Tohorā southern right whales – unexpected feeding grounds revealed

By Live Ocean Read time: 2 min Article Summary Main Points New research by Dr Emma Carroll reveals that most southern right whales from Aotearoa travel north to feed in highly productive international waters, not Antarctica as previously thought. Scientists found rich feeding grounds south of Australia and in New Zealand’s subantarctic waters that are […]
Postcards for the Hauraki Gulf

The Black Foils and Live Ocean have urged MPs and decision makers to read and consider this collection of Postcards for the Gulf created by Kiwis of all ages who want to see the Hauraki Gulf Tīkapa Moana Marine Protection Bill passed into legislation as soon as possible.
Winter Dip on Our Shortest Day for Ocean Health

Two days out from our shortest day Live Ocean founders Peter Burling and Blair Tuke are putting the call out for people around Aotearoa and beyond to show their support for a healthy ocean with a mid-winter dip in the moana.
UN Ocean Conference: What Happened and What’s Next

A round-up of what happened at the third United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3), hosted by the governments of France and Costa Rica was held in Nice, France from 9-13 June 2025.
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.
Burling and Tuke Guest Speakers at UN Ocean Conference Ocean Athlete Event

Today at UNOC our founders Peter Burling and Blair Tuke were the star guests at an evening event titled ‘Ocean House Nightcap: Extra Time’ speaking to a crowd of around 200 at a stunning beachside venue in Nice.
Burling and Tuke call on their artistic skills to highlight seamounts at UN Ocean Conference

The mural painting event was designed to showcase the vital importance and ecological significance of seamounts and was hosted by the Deep Sea Conservation Coalition.
UN Ocean Conference 2025 – Your Questions Answered

Wondering what the United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC) is all about? Here’s all your questions answered…
Why the Hauraki Gulf / Tīkapa Moana Marine Protection Bill Matters — and Why It Needs Your Support Now

The Hauraki Gulf / Tīkapa Moana Marine Protection Bill is a pivotal moment for the Gulf. Here’s what the Bill is, why it’s needed, and how you can help protect one of Aotearoa’s most iconic marine environments.
Black Foils Back Foiling Event to Raise Awareness for Hauraki Gulf Marine Protection

The Black Foils and Live Ocean Foundation are leading the charge to organise what they hope will be New Zealand’s largest ever foiling event to help get the Hauraki Gulf / Tīkapa Moana Marine Protection Bill passed into law.