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World Ocean Day - 8th June
Happy World Oceans Day!!!! from the team at MarineNZ.
Continue Reading "World Ocean Day - 8th June"As a special treat to celebrate our oceans day, Mountains to Sea Conservation Trust have put together a very interesting story - Mimiwhangata – the story so far.
A national treasure exists between Whangarei and the Bay of Islands, on the east coast of New Zealand. A wide variety of wildlife is found below high tide. Over the 30 years that biologists have been surveying the waters of Mimiwhangata, over 70 species of fish have been recorded, including subtropical species such as combfish, spotted black grouper, foxfish and rare invertebrates such as the red-lined bubble shell.
To find out more about the history and unique habitats of Mimiwhangata, read our story
9th Annual Poor Knights Trip
This May (the 18th), the Experiencing Marine Reserve (EMR) team headed out on their 9th annual trip to the Poor Knights marine reserve, starting with only three students from three schools in 2002 this year the competition involved 17 schools from Northland and Auckland. The trip was attended by 29 students and 31 parents, guardians and EMR coordinators
Dive! Tutukaka have been the annual sponsors for the trip for top achieving students that participate in EMR from northland. The competition motivates students to use what they have learnt about marine conservation to inspire their community via projects and actions. Students are selected based on the enthusiasm and effort shown during the EMR programme, receiving a snorkelling trip to the world reknowned Poor Knights Islands.
On the day, a bevy of excited parents and even more excited children boarded the launch a ‘Perfect Day’ at the start of what turned out to be a spectacular trip to the Poor Knights marine reserve on Tuesday. After a karakia to bless the journey, we were ready to go. With salt wind in their hair, the kids took turns propped at the bow of the launch under a brilliant blue sky. Luke Howe the skipper provided an informative commentary about the history, geography and biodiversity of the marine reserve we were about to encounter as the islands grew closer and closer on the horizon.
At the first site of anchor, we were greeted by emerald green waters and squeals of delight.
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International Marine Protected Area News features EMR!
MPA news is a Global News and Analysis on Marine Protected Areas. In this May_June 2010 issue the education spotlight is on our very own Experiencing Marine Reserves programme.
This issue features :
The oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico contributing millions of litres of crude oil entering the water column daily
The MPA around the Chagos Archipelego touted as the largest MPA in the world, yet the degree in which fishing will be restricted remains unclear
MPA law enforcement
Whale Sanctuary in Tokelau
Phoenix Islands Protected Area starts fund-raising; no-take area to increase over time and much more…
Orca encounter
Kaikohe West School was enjoying its local marine area snorkel, as part of the Experiencing Marine Reserves programme when they had a special visit from Orca! How many schools can say that! 
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seaweek competition and poster
Seaweek is coming! Promote this fantastic competition for young people and download your printable seaweek poster today!
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