Marine Life
High Seas Treaty 'critical' for world's wellbeing - UN
High Seas Treaty 'critical' for the world's wellbeing - United Nations. Audio
Cook Islands battling coral eating starfish
Efforts to remove coral eating starfish in the Cook Islands are ongoing. Audio
Unexpected "swarm" of marine life found beneath Antarctic ice
An unexpected "swarm" of marine life has been found in a newly explored Antarctic river deep beneath the ice. A team of scientists from Victoria University, NIWA, and GNS made the discovery while… Audio
Hauraki Gulf marine protections a boon for sea life
The government has announced 18 new protected areas in the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park, along with limiting trawl fishing.Otago University Zoology Professor Emeritus Liz Slooten is very happy about the… Audio
Campaign continues for marine protection in Southern Ocean
The Antarctic and Southern Ocean Coalition will renew its push for marine protection in the Southern Ocean after seven years of stalling.
Lucy Hunt: Volvo Ocean Race head of sustainability
Each port visited by the Volvo Ocean race includes a beach clean as part of Volvo's ongoing commitment to keep oceans free of plastic. Today they are doing a clean up at Takapuna beach and their head… Audio
Shipping noise could be hurting sealife
A new study has revealed shipping noise in the Hauraki Gulf is causing major communication problems for whales and fish in the area. Audio
Kaikōura seabed shows sign of recovery
Organisms living on the seabed wiped out by huge mudslides from November's earthquakes are showing early signs of recovery, researchers looking at Kaikōura's sea canyon say.
Banning microbeads
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Cosmetic products containing microbeads will be banned under a proposal announced by the Minister for the Environment, Nick Smith. Marine scientists have been advocating for a ban on the… Audio
Whale watching in pre-quake Kaikoura
Tourist attractions are starting to get back in business after the November earthquake. This is usually the busiest time of year for the South Island tourist mecca. Before the quake operators were… Audio, Gallery
Boaties have their say on a proposed plan for Fiordland
All vessels could have to prove their hulls are clean in order to enter Fiordland waters, under a first-of-a kind proposal aimed at stopping marine pests. Audio
Life in the World's Oceans
Marine scientists in New Zealand make a significant contribution to a global register of marine life. Audio, Gallery
Life in the World's Oceans
Marine scientists in New Zealand make a significant contribution to a global register of marine life.
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