Read time: 2 min Article Summary One of New Zealand’s most popular citizen science projects gets a groundbreaking reboot featuring cutting-edge technology which is freely available to everyone. A digital tool used by scientists to efficiently survey our underwater realm in detail is now being used by school children taking a close look at New […]
In November 2023, 24 rangatahi from Te Tai Tokerau were given the unique opportunity to connect with this heritage, through an eight-day voyage sailing on two distinctive vessels: a tall ship and a waka hourua.
Live Ocean checks in with the University of Auckland team on the latest updates of their tohorā southern right whale research.
Following the world’s first circumpolar simultaneous satellite tagging program with Australian, South African and South American research teams, the New Zealand – University of Auckland research tagging data has helped to inform policy and decision-making aimed at enhancing the protection of New Zealand’s tohorā southern right whale population.
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 […]
By Live Ocean Read time: 2 min Article Summary Live Ocean co-founder Blair Tuke featured in their story, visiting Omakiwi in the Bay of Islands with them to see it first-hand. The most significant marine biosecurity issue ever faced in Aotearoa New Zealand – the invasive, smothering seaweed, exotic Caulerpa. On 10 March 2024 the […]
By Live Ocean Read time: 2 min Article Summary Dr Caitlin Blain, an exceptional and promising marine scientist from the University of Auckland, is seeking answers on the role of kelp in carbon sequestration. Kelps play a vital role in a healthy marine ecosystem as both food and habitat for marine life. The research so […]
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 Right now we’re aiming to raise $12,500 for Manta Watch New Zealand to continue their vital work, and 100% of all online donations made to Live Ocean until 15 December 2023 will go directly to the project. More data, sightings and knowledge are crucial to changing […]
By Live Ocean Read time: 2 min Article Summary Rere Tahi – Fly Together, a joint initiative between Te Toki Voyaging Trust and The R. Tucker Thompson Sail Training Trust brings together two kaupapa (projects) and offers the unique opportunity for 24 rangatahi (youth) from Te Tai Tokerau to experience two unique sailing vessels, a […]