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 Tauranga City Council and supported …
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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 coastal ecosystems, for example with …
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 a state-of-the-art Marine Research and …
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) and Lola (October 2023) highlight …
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 Bounty Trough, a vast undersea …
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. Resembling an enchanting fusion of …
Raukōkore Marine Research Centre
The Raukōkore Marine Research Centre has officially opened, providing a crucial research base for the East Coast. Supported by the University of Waikato, the Raukōkore Marine Research Centre will be …
Tau ki Ākau Project Launch
Embarking on a Path to Environmental Resilience: The Tau ki Ākau Project Launch On May 8th, 2023, the Tau ki Ākau project was officially launched at Te Whetu o Te …