Marine and Ecology
Basalt and bio-resin: the bid to replace the hull that won’t die
A $1.9 million Australian research partnership is investigating whether basalt fibre and bio-resin could replace fibreglass a...
Shellfish limits and intertidal closures on the table for Auckland and Coromandel shores
Fisheries New Zealand has opened a consultation on recreational shellfish harvesting along the Auckland and Coromandel coastl...
Tonight is your last chance to stop the Fisheries Amendment Bill
Kiwis are voting with their submissions, and they're furious.
Kiwi joins all-female voyage to tackle plastics problem in the Pacific
Rāwinia Wikaira has seen the impact of ocean pollution first hand in the waters wher her tupuna (ancestors) would regularly c...
Swim4TheOcean petition heads to Parliament
Jono Ridler and Live Ocean co-founder Blair Tuke will meet with cross-party MPs tomorrow, carrying 73,647 signatures and a cl...
Too close: What the law says about orca, and what it costs to get it wrong
After boats harassed orca in Raglan Harbour in March, DOC is asking for witnesses and reminding boaters of rules that carry s...
Live Ocean names new chief executive
Live Ocean Foundation has appointed Rosalie Nelson as its new chief executive, bringing in a leader with roots in journalism,...
LIVE VIDEO: Watch the reading of the Fisheries Amendment Bill reading in Parliament
Live coverage of the Fisheries Amendment Bill reading in Parliament, and MPs will vote on its progression.
The house will ...
Threats won’t stop Jono Ridler’s Swim4TheOcean
Since January 5, Jono Ridler has been in the water. Starting at Waikuku Beach at North Cape, he has been swimming south down ...
Toxic algae warnings issued for Hutt and Wairarapa rivers
Toxic algae warnings have been issued for Hutt and Wairarapa rivers.v
Faulty alarm and surge protection led to Mahurangi River wastewater spill, reviews find
* This story has been udpated to clarify the total cubic metres of sewage that flowed into the Mahurangi River
A critical ...
Red Seaweed (Asparagopsis taxiformis)
Why is it a problem?
Very similar to a New Zealand native, Asparagopsis armata which has harpoon-like structures on side bra...
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Virtual reality, smart tech, and new antifouling tools highlight marine pest fight at upcoming boat ...
Visitors to the 2026 Auckland Boat Show will be given a powerful reminder of what is at stake beneath the waterline, with a s...
Northern Pacific Sea Star (Asterias amurensis)
Why is it a problem?
The Northern Pacific sea star is a voracious predator that will feed on a wide variety of other marine ...
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Wellingtonians can swim in beaches at own risk after Moa Point sewage spill
Wellington's mayor has taken a swim in front of the cameras to prove residents can swim again at southern beaches...
Marine Pest of the Week: The European Shore Crab (Carcinus maenas)
Why is it a problem?
In some areas where it has been introduced, the European shore crab can reach densities of up to 200 pe...
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Marine Pest of the Week: Chinese Mitten Crab (Eriocheir sinensis )
Why is it a problem?
Know the difference and help protect our best boating spots!
In its introduced range, the Chinese mi...
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Marine Pest of the Week: Asian Shore Crab
Why is it a problem?
The Ministry for Primary industries says that this crab eat species that are important to our rocky int...
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Aotearoa Ocean Racing links offshore sailing with marine restoration in New Zealand
An offshore racing team with global ambitions has partnered with a New Zealand based ocean charity, tying international saili...
Marine Pest of the Week: Asian Clam (Potamocorbula amurensis)
Why is it a problem?
The Asian clam can occur in very high densities; over 25,000 per square metre. In some parts of San Fra...
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![Microplastic beads seen in the central tube of a copepod [their intestinal tract], as evidenced here, fluorescently labelled beads help with visualisation and identification. Credit: Plymouth Marine Laboratory](https://images.boatingnz.online/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/01190204/biological-pumps-how-z-696x461.jpg "Microplastic beads seen in the central tube of a copepod [their intestinal tract], as evidenced here, fluorescently labelled beads help with visualisation and identification. Credit: Plymouth Marine Laboratory")
Biological pumps reveal how zooplankton carry microplastics to the deep ocean
The ocean has its own internal conveyor belts, driven not by machines but by living organisms. New research has revealed that...
Raymarine on board to help map 100% of world’s ocean floor
Raymarine has entered a strategic collaboration with The Nippon Foundation and GEBCO (General Bathymetric Chart of the Oceans...
Marine Pest of the Week: Asian Brown Mussel
Why is it a problem?
The Ministry for Primary Industries says that the green-lipped mussel is culturally and economically im...
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Marine Pest of the Week: Aquarium Caulerpa (Caulerpa taxifolia)
Why is it a problem?
The aquarium type is cold-tolerant, fast growing and, in natural environments, can form extensive, dens...
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Marine Pest of the Week: Clubbed Tunicate (Styela clava)
The clubbed tunicate prefers to grow on marine structures and boat hulls, affecting your boat’s performance and hitchhiking t...
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Marine Pest of the Week: Sea Squirt (Clavelina)
Clavelina oblonga and Clavelina lepadiformis are two types of sea squirt, or ascidian, that have recently established in New ...
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Te Arawa Lakes Trust battles invasive gold clams
Te Arawa Lakes Trust and local councils are banding together in the battle against invasive gold clams.
The trust is worri...
Marine pest or native look-alike?
Know the difference and help protect our best boating spots.
With an army of boats out on the water this summer, it’s a g...
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Stopping the spread: Exotic caulerpa threatens our seas
This summer, Waikato Regional Council (WRC), with funding support from Biosecurity New Zealand, is leading a campaign through...
Rubbish barge returns to the Bay of Islands for the summer boating season
A practical, well used service is back on the water this summer, giving boaties clear and convenient options for rubbish disp...
Marine Pest of the Week – Asian Kelp (Undaria pinnatifida)
A fast grower that forms dense colonies on any hard surface - including your boat, shells, reefs, wharf piles, aquaculture st...
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Humpback whale dies after being caught in rope
A humpback whale has died after becoming caught in a cray pot rope off the Northland coast.
The death is revealed in a rep...
The safest way to get up close with sharks
From a shark the size of a cigar to the long-extinct 400-kilo 'buzzsaw' to those that glow in the dark, sharks are an incredi...
Marine Pest of the Week – Exotic Caulerpa
These species of Caulerpa demonstrate aggressive overgrowth qualities when introduced outside of their native ranges. This qu...
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Southland’s waters warming faster than most
Waters are warming in Murihiku Southland at higher rates than elsewhere, with implications for fisheries and habitats.
Det...
Public response surges as fishing community pushes back, with marlin decision expected this week
More than 22,000 submissions lodged as debate over proposed fisheries changes intensifies
Two North Island harbours cleared of Mediterranean fanworm after long-running checks
Whangapoua and Mangōnui reach five years of clean surveys after early detection and steady follow-up
Biosecurity New Zealand & Burnsco: Protect our Paradise
Burnsco is on-board with the Protect Our Paradise campaign.
Protect Our Paradise is connecting boaties with the reasons they...
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Marine Pest of the Week – Mediterranean Fanworm (Sabella spallanzanii)
With an ability to pack in 1,000 individuals per square meter, Mediterranean fanworm makes it difficult for other species in ...
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Secure your haul-out now for a ‘clean summer getaway’
Marine biosecurity experts call on New Zealand boat owners to ensure they book
their haul-outs and any services they need a...