1Jun 1, 2017
James Muir, who recently travelled to Antarctica with Heritage Expeditions, explains why it’s vital to protect the Southern Ocean from further exploitation with photos by Gavin Klee. Indefinitely wild, mysterious, and full of fascinating creatures, the Antarctic – and, in particular, its oceans – are the last great mystery. In February, I explored this wondrous […]
2Aug 23, 2013
Snapper are one of New Zealand’s most popular fishes, and are highly sought after – both recreationally and commercially. They are found around the shallow waters of the North Island, making them an ideal fishing target. The Kaipara Harbour, north of Auckland, is one of the largest harbours in the world. It is a large […]
3Mar 2, 2009
When we think of life in the ocean we often think of our whales, our dolphins, fish and crayfish – things we can see and things that can see us. But actually the building blocks of life in our sea – that provide us with the oxygen we breathe, absorbs the carbon dioxide we pump into […]
4Feb 3, 2009
Google has just announced a new tool that allows viewers to take a glimpse under the sea, which goes a long way to addressing our “out of sight – out of mind mentality” currently plaguing marine conservation efforts. Having just rolled out google sky following the ever-popular google earth, google is now giving us a chance to dive […]
5Nov 5, 2008
Guest Blogger: Mark Hanger – sustainable fish-supporter & secretary of the Dunedin Branch Fishing has come a long way. It’s easy to lapse into sepia-tinged visions of the last of the hunter-gathers pitting themselves against the elements, rod in hand, waiting patiently for a tug from the inky depths, however the reality lies light-years from […]
6Oct 24, 2008
Why is it that a picture of a cute and cuddly kiwi or a doe-eyed dolphin gets a response, yet animals pre-dating our most ancient of species – the tuatara – get completely ignored? Sharks are the living dinosaurs of our seas. Originating long before dinosaurs arrived, sharks are among our top predators and act […]