With the Gulf on the brink of ecological collapse, the watered-down amendments from Cabinet mean commercial fishing will be allowed in the 6.3% of the Gulf proposed as HPAs. It’s important to note, within the Bill 93.7% of the Gulf will remain open to commercial and recreational fishing practices.
Read time: 2 min Article Summary Live Ocean Foundation has joined a growing list of organisations calling for better focus on ocean-based research and solutions during the upcoming COP29 climate talks in Baku Azerbaijan. Expand international collaboration Enhance public and private funding to scale-up and diversify support Build capacity of scientists, researchers, communities and policymakers […]
Read time: 2 min Article Summary Main Points Four men completed a 75-day kayaking mission from Cape Reinga to Wellington Their goal was to raise awareness around mental and ocean health Their efforts raised an incredible $17,000 for Live Ocean and the Mental Health Foundation Four ocean champions paddled over 1,800km for ocean health On […]
By Live Ocean Read time: 2 min Article Summary An incredible ultra-distance swimmer, an accomplished foiling sailor, and a Celebrity Treasure Island winner have been announced today as ocean champions set to represent Live Ocean (Peter Burling and Blair Tuke’s marine conservation charity) at the 2024 edition of the iconic Round the Bays fun run. […]
By Live Ocean Read time: 2 min Article Summary 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. Support from Live Ocean, in partnership with […]
By Live Ocean Read time: 2 min Article Summary The ocean is important to us, we’re concerned about ocean health and losing marine life, and most of us want greater ocean protection. 95% of New Zealanders say the ocean is important to them, with over half (51%) saying it is part of their identity as a […]