From New Zealand’s Shores to Maui’s Waters: Jono Ridler’s Epic Swim for Ocean Health

By Live Ocean Read time: 2 min Article Summary Main Points Jono Ridler is joining a group of top international swimmers in Hawaii for Epic Swim Maui They are taking on a 250km circumnavigation of Maui to raise awareness for ocean health The swim squad includes 12 swimmers from across 6 continents Meet the top […]
New Zealand Brings in Gold Standard Fishing Practices to Keep Seabirds Safe

Read time: 2 min Article Summary Aotearoa has taken a world-leading step with the news New Zealand will adopt gold standard fishing practices to keep our seabirds safe from accidental capture and will use all three mitigation techniques or hook shielding devices. The Antipodean albatross is on the fast track to extinction with DOC estimating approximately […]
Paddle for Purpose – Mission Accomplished

Four men completed a 75-day kayaking mission from Cape Reinga to Wellington, raising awareness and funds for Live Ocean and the Mental Health Foundation.
Hugo Charitable Trust Supports Globally Significant Blue Carbon Research

With the help of the Hugo Charitable Trust, Live Ocean can support the work of Dr. Caitlin Blain from the University of Auckland to investigate how kelp forests contribute to coastal carbon cycles.
Blair Tuke Speaks to TVNZ SUNDAY About Exotic Caulerpa

TVNZ SUNDAY ran a story on the most significant marine biosecurity issue ever faced in Aotearoa – the invasive exotic Caulerpa.
479 People Run4TheGulf at Round the Bays 2024

On Sunday 3 March, 479 people gathered in Auckland to Run4TheGulf as part of team Live Ocean, taking part in New Zealand’s largest running event – the 2024 Southern Cross Round the Bays.
Is Kelp Climate’s Next Superhero?

Globally significant blue carbon research is happening in NZ. Dr Caitlin Blain is investigating kelp’s role in carbon sequestration.
Ocean Champions Join Team Live Ocean to Run4TheGulf

A group of ocean champions are set to represent Live Ocean Foundation at the 2024 edition of the iconic Round the Bays fun run.
Progress in the Fight to Save the Antipodean Albatross from Extinction

A Seabird-Safe Fishing Toolkit being developed in New Zealand was presented to more than 80 participants at an APEC roundtable recently, marking a significant step forward in the effort to save the Antipodean albatross and other seabirds from extinction.
Raising Funds for Vital Manta Research

Support vital research into manta rays, helping us better understand and protect these majestic creatures and their habitats.