Sea Our Future
New Zealand ’s Department of Conservation is responsible for endangered species (including sea-birds), marine mammals and marine reserves.
In the same way as our national parks protect important natural assets on land our marine reserves conserve marine resources for recreation, tourism, scientific research and for future generations. An increasingly important role for marine reserves is their contribution to fisheries stocks through their acting as a breeding ground and nursery. Their contribution to maintaining marine biodiversity is also significant.
This link allows you to download information on New Zealand’s marine environment, to learn about the challenges it is facing from human activities and to learn more about marine protected areas and marine reserves.
Sir Peter Blake
"Having vision is not enough. Change comes through realising the vision and turning it into a reality. It is easy to espouse worthy goals, values and policies; the hard part is implementation."
Learn about Sir Peter Blake and his journeys around the globe