47 young black petrels are heading across the Pacific, and for the first time, we can follow them

From Aotea to Ecuador, researchers are tracking the first migration of 47 young black petrels across the Pacific Flyway in the largest black petrel tracking study ever undertaken.
New Chief Executive for Live Ocean Foundation

Live Ocean Foundation has appointed Rosalie Nelson as its new Chief Executive, to accelerate its mission of scaling up innovation, science and outreach for a healthy ocean.
Global Endorsement for Swim4TheOcean

Swim4TheOcean has been formally endorsed by the United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development as an official Ocean Decade Activity.
Jono Ridler’s epic swim attempt is a call to end bottom trawling

Today, Jono Ridler will push off from North Cape, at the tip of New Zealand and begin an incredible mission south. One man attempting to swim 1,000 miles down the east coast of the North Island. In shifts and with the tide, six hours on, six hours off, for close to three months. No wetsuit, just togs, goggles and a swim cap.
$24,850 Raised for Tākoketai Black Petrel GPS Trackers

Thanks to 100+ donors, including the Lou and Iris Fisher Charitable Trust, and dollar matching from the BNZ Foundation, funding for over 49 trackers has been secured.
One man’s 1000-mile ocean swim to spark action for a healthy ocean

In January New Zealander Jono Ridler will begin an unprecedented 1000-mile ocean swim from North Cape to Wellington – a world-record endurance attempt to unite the country around the race for a healthy ocean and a clear call to end bottom trawling.
$600k partnership lays groundwork to restore endangered black petrels across North Island

BNZ Foundation has announced a $600k partnership with Live Ocean Foundation aimed at protecting biodiversity in the Hauraki Gulf.
Saving the Antipodean albatross – Seabird-Safe Fishing Toolkit Launched

The Seabird-Safe Fishing Toolkit, launched by the Southern Seabirds Trust, is a new interactive online resource aimed at helping fishing companies reduce harm to endangered seabirds such as the Antipodean albatross.
Huge Milestone as Hauraki Gulf Tīkapa Moana Marine Protection Bill Passes

Peter Burling and Blair Tuke are calling the passing of the Hauraki Gulf Tīkapa Moana Marine Protection Bill a huge milestone for the Gulf.
Peter Burling & Blair Tuke acknowledged with BLAKE Leader Award

Live Ocean co-founders Peter Burling and Blair Tuke have tonight been announced as BLAKE Leaders, recognised alongside seven others at the prestigious annual BLAKE Awards ceremony held in Auckland.