Looking after our oceans
Adult shy albatross from the Auckland Islands in flight about 5 miles off Kaikoura Peninsula
New Zealand has incredible marine biodiversity - and we want to make sure it stays that way.
Our marine programme works to ensure there is adequate protection through:
Our marine programme works to ensure there is adequate protection through:
- Establishing Marine Protected Areas
- Setting up an ocean sanctuary in the Kermadecs
- Promoting Sustainable Fisheries
- Legal protection for Hector's & Māui dolphins
- Working with fishers to save our seabirds
- Protecting Antarctica and the Southern Ocean