New Zealand’s marine environment is a priceless biological treasure that deserves special protection.
Yet current protection is not enough. Less than 1% is fully protected in marine reserves compared to nearly 20% in equivalent protection on land.
There are some areas of our oceans - such as the Kermadecs - which are so significant for wildlife we need to protect them immediately.
To safeguard our oceans and our marine wildlife, WWF advocates for the New Zealand government to create a national network of marine reserves. Setting aside a proportion of each marine habitat in marine reserves - from our rocky shores, our beaches and harbours, to our deep seas - will help to ensure New Zealanders can continue to enjoy healthy, thriving oceans.
There are some areas of our oceans - such as the Kermadecs - which are so significant for wildlife we need to protect them immediately.
To safeguard our oceans and our marine wildlife, WWF advocates for the New Zealand government to create a national network of marine reserves. Setting aside a proportion of each marine habitat in marine reserves - from our rocky shores, our beaches and harbours, to our deep seas - will help to ensure New Zealanders can continue to enjoy healthy, thriving oceans.
