We have a diverse range of coastal and marine environments, habitats, and species. We want to make sure it stays that way.
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Looking after the ocean
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Looking after species
Working to protect taonga marine species and their habitats through research, advocacy and conservation.
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Climate action
The climate crisis affects every corner of our planet – from the poles to the tropics, and from the mountains to the oceans.
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Conservation & Education
Inspiring and enabling New Zealanders to care for their habitats and species as part of a healthier society and economy.
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Our Moana Our Future
Our ocean is exceptional, but it is being negatively impacted by human activity. Heavily utilised areas like the Hauraki Gulf are more vulnerable to these impacts and are on the verge of ecological collapse.
If we don’t act now, species like the Antipodean Albatross or Maūi dolphin could be wiped out forever.
Our ocean and the life within are taonga that need protecting. Marine Protected Areas are an important way we can protect these habitats and species from harm.
Yet, despite our ocean territory being 15 times larger than our landmass, New Zealand currently has less that one percent of its ocean areas protected.
Help get 30% of our ocean protected by 2030.
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Citizen of the Ocean: Youth-led Forum
Have your say on how we look after our ocean for the future.
WWF-New Zealand and Save the Children New Zealand are calling for young Kiwis aged 16-30 to share their views on how to better protect our ocean and have their voices heard on the world stage.
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Community Conservation Fund - now open
WWF-New Zealand's Community Conservation Fund - run in partnership with the Tindall Foundation - is now open for applications until 15 September 2024.
This fund supports local community groups and educational facilities to run projects that protect Aotearoa New Zealand's natural environment, help our native wildlife thrive, and educate Kiwis on why nature is so important.
