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Tauranga Harbour SeaPods

Seapods Spark Marine Revival in Tauranga – A Dive into Innovation Tauranga Harbour’s marine life is thriving, thanks to an innovative seapod project led by…

Cyclone Gabrielle and Marine Darkwaves

13/02/2025 by Francois Thoral Cyclone Gabrielle has tragically showed us how extreme events not only impact us on land, but also how they can affect…

New Marine Research and Education Facility in Tauranga

A Future Hub for Marine Science & Kaitiakitanga Tauranga Moana is set to become a powerhouse for marine research and education, with the announcement of…

Tropical Cyclones, Sedimentation, and Marine Health

Tropical cyclones are powerful weather events that leave lasting imprints on terrestrial and marine ecosystems. In the Eastern Bay of Plenty, Cyclones Gabrielle (February 2023)…

100 New Ocean Species Discovered in Aotearoa’s Deep Waters

Unlocking the Mysteries of the Deep Sea Aotearoa’s oceans hold extraordinary biodiversity, much of which remains undiscovered. In an exciting breakthrough, marine scientists exploring the…

Preservation attempts for rare sponge

In a distinctive initiative aimed at preserving the fragile ecosystem of Tauranga’s waterfront, environmentalists and marine experts are carefully relocating a unique sneezing sea sponge.…

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