Marine Conservation
Article
Yamaha powers shark research
Cruising up and down the New Zealand coastline, Dr Riley Elliott aboard his Yamaha-powered Extreme 745 Game King, has discovered a new nursery ground ...
Opinion
Our ocean, Our asset: why possible UN rules must work for real kiwis
Most weekends, it’s the same scene around the country. Mum and Dad launch the tinny, the rods are loaded, the chilly bin’s packed, and the kids pile i...
Opinion
Antifouling: Time to clear the decks on regulatory delay
Chris Galbraith Chair of NZMOA warns of rapid barnacle growth and call for urgent access to safer, more effective antifoul products.
Mediterranean Fanworm found on vessels in Wellington / top of the South Island
A recent survey conducted by the Greater Wellington Regional Council and the Top of the South Marine Biosecurity Partnership has revealed the presence...
Iongairo: Mapping the seafloor to protect Canterbury’s marine life
Most Kiwi boaters are considerate of New Zealand's marine environments. A healthy marine environment is essential to our enjoyment of the water that s...
Great white shark makes cameo appearance
A team reviewing underwater footage in Fiordland were amazed to find a great white shark eyeballing their camera recently.
DOC staff and researcher...
Article
The Future of Underwater Exploration: U-Boat Worx Unveils High-Performance Super Sub
Experience unparalleled speed and luxury beneath the waves with U-Boat Worx's all-electric Super Sub, designed for underwater adventurers seeking both...
Article
Kaikōura pāua poachers caught, community zero tolerance for illegal fishing
In a significant enforcement action this week, Fisheries New Zealand officers and police collaborated to apprehend a group of individuals who had take...
Introducing Vitamin Sea – a new series exploring how our connection with the ocean shapes marine con...
Introducing Vitamin Sea – a new series exploring how our connection with the ocean shapes marine conservation
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The return of Bladerunner the humpback and Split Fin the killer whale – a cautionary tale about seaf...
The return of Bladerunner the humpback and Split Fin the killer whale – a cautionary tale about seafaring vessels
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Drone fishing in South Africa is a danger to sharks and may be unfair to other fishers – study
Drone fishing in South Africa is a danger to sharks and may be unfair to other fishers – study
Alexander Claus Winkler, Rhodes University
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2018 Supreme 420 Tinny Dinghy
This brand new 2018 Supreme 420 Tinny is a tough, no-nonsense aluminium dinghy built for serious anglers and boaties who want reliability and durability in a compact package.