Our impact reports give us the opportunity to report to you, the people who support us and make our work possible, on our important achievements with partners. But our story goes way beyond what we can capture in short reports. We partner with exceptional marine scientists, innovators and communicators to scale up action for a healthy ocean. Take a look below at how we are working with these important changemakers to restore and protect the ocean and the life in it.
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Marine conservation projects supported
Directed to the projects we support
Knowledge partners working with us to drive action for a healthy ocean
ocean champions engaged using their voice and platform for the ocean
Reflecting on the financial year from 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024, the report captures the impact Live Ocean and its partners have made spanning science, innovation and outreach. It’s exciting to share the collective impact that has been made this year, only made possible by our whānau of partners, supporters and community.
Inside the report you’ll read stories about innovative new tech addressing a prickly problem and powering up citizen science across the country, insights into regrowing kelp forests and its potential exciting role in valuing blue carbon alongside a raft of other impactful ocean projects. This year the community of ocean champions around us has strengthened and widened too, with swimmers, paddlers, sailors and ocean lovers leaning in to raise critical awareness about the health of the ocean. Take a look inside.
This is the year Live Ocean stepped onto the world stage with confidence. With a strong presence at the UN Ocean Conference and using the global platform of sailing, through the New Zealand SailGP team and the launch of Live Ocean Racing, we took the message of a healthy ocean for a healthy future to large audiences. This alignment with both science and sport is a vital part of how Live Ocean works to drive change.
Our second annual report reflects a huge amount of support, belief and mahi. For a young organisation we’ve made significant strides, entering our third year with our strategy tested and embedded.
In this report, you will find exciting progress updates on the Antipodean albatross and southern right whale research as well as a growing number of project partnerships including innovative new tech changing the way people view what’s hidden beneath the surface. You will also see the impact the power of sport has had in bringing these local issues into the global spotlight.
This is Live Ocean’s first annual report which sets out the foundation’s impact, achieved through the magnificent support we’ve received.
Our first full financial year saw the COVID 19 pandemic hit but despite the uncertainties, it was a year of steady growth with exceptional highlights – including the support of excellent research into key species like the Antipodean albatross and the southern right whale; the growth of the team and the registration of Live Ocean in the US as a charity with tax deductibility.
In order to drive positive change, we rely on the generosity of fellow ocean lovers.
Thanks to a small group of generous Live Ocean supporters who cover our operating costs, we can proudly say 100% of your donation will go directly marine conservation projects we support.