Seaweek – Kaupapa Moana
We’ve compiled some links and resources relevant to Seaweek to help you make the most of it, but also great for all year round!
Litter and pollution
Coastal litter monitoring in Northland
Get involved to help map and reduce litter in our waterways: www.nrc.govt.nz/coastallitter
Litter Intelligence
A long-term programme that collects litter data, provides powerful insights about the problem, and inspires widespread action for solutions. Led by New Zealand charity Sustainable Coastlines, the programme works in close collaboration with the Ministry for the Environment, Department of Conservation and Statistics New Zealand: www.litterintelligence.org
Te Tai Tokerau Debris Monitoring Project (TTTDMP)
Northland Regional Council and NorthTec have created an easy way to report and display litter along Northland’s waterways using the Marine Debris Tracker app. Follow TTTDMP on Facebook or visit the TTTDMP website
Marine, inter-tidal and estuaries
Marine pest resources
Useful links to marine pest and native species information
Ministry for the Environment - Our marine environment
Latest report on the state of the marine environment:
www.mfe.govt.nz/marine
Ministry for Primary Industries
New Zealand marine pest and disease, information and identification:
www.mpi.govt.nz/dmsdocument/10478/direct
Fisheries New Zealand
Information on recreational fishing rules within the Auckland area, which includes Northland:
www.fisheries.govt.nz/travel-and-recreation/fishing/fishing-rules/auckland-kermadec-fishing-rules/
Marine Meter Squared
Marine Meter Squared Teaching and resources:
www.mm2.net.nz/resources
Department of Conservation
Education resource on protecting our marine world:
www.doc.govt.nz/get-involved/conservation-education/resources/marine-world
Experiencing Marine Reserves
Guidance on planning a field trip to Whangarei Harbour Marine Reserve:
www.emr.org.nz/index.php/education/information-for-educators
Young Ocean Explorers
Young Ocean Explorers website with videos and quizzes on marine conservation and a teacher’s guide to the resource:
www.youngoceanexplorers.com
Marine Life Database
Find out more about the local marine animals and plants:
www.marinelife.ac.nz
Otago University
Marine Studies Centre resources:
www.otago.ac.nz/marine-studies/resources/download/index.html
Nation Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research
NIWA produce detailed identification guides, fact sheets, posters and E-guides related to the coastal marine area:
NIWA resources
Department of Conservation
Our estuaries hub – information on estuaries and estuarine restoration: www.doc.govt.nz/estuaries
Sand dunes and beaches
Bay of Plenty Regional Council
Bay of Plenty Life’s a beach education resource including lesson plans and videos:
www.boprc.govt.nz/living-in-the-bay/education/teacher-resources/lifes-a-beach-beach-environment
Northland Regional Council
NRC CoastCare information on sand dunes and groups:
www.nrc.govt.nz/CoastCare
Department of Conservation
Our own gold coast – teaching resource on the importance of sand dunes: www.doc.govt.nz/get-involved/conservation-education/resources/our-own-gold-coast
Coastal Restoration Trust
Global sand mining and depletion: www.coastalrestorationtrust.org.nz/site/assets/files/1189/unep_geas_march_2014.pdf
Coastal Restoration Handbook is a series of factsheets on dunes and dune restoration:
www.coastalrestorationtrust.org.nz/resources/coastal-restoration-handbook
Coastal Reference Database allows for easy searching of published and unpublished reports and articles on coastal topics:
www.coastalrestorationtrust.org.nz/resources/coastal-reference-database
Find a Beach.co.nz
Beach safety information from Surf Lifesaving New Zealand:
www.findabeach.co.nz/besafe
Flora and fauna
National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research
Identification guides and factsheets on various marine invertebrates and flora: www.niwa.co.nz/coasts-and-oceans/marine-identification-guides-and-fact-sheets
World Register of Marine Species
An authoritative classification and catalogue of marine names:
www.marinespecies.org
New Zealand Mollusca
Collection, study and photos of New Zealand mollusca:
www.mollusca.co.nz
Department of Conservation
Information on the endangered New Zealand dotterel/tūturiwhatu:
www.doc.govt.nz/nature/native-animals/birds/birds-a-z/nz-dotterel-tuturiwhatu
New Zealand Geographic
Article on the godwits 12000 km non-stop journey from Alaska to New Zealand:
www.nzgeo.com/stories/return-of-the-godwit
New Zealand Plant Conservation Network
Native plant information and identification:
www.nzpcn.org.nz
NZ Birds Online
Native bird information and identification:
nzbirdsonline.org.nz
Northland Regional Council
Pest Control Hub, you one-stop-shop for Northland biosecurity advice:
www.nrc.govt.nz/pestcontrolhub
Coastal hazards and climate change
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)
IPCC Special Report on the Ocean and Cryosphere in a Changing Climate - Summary for Policymakers:
www.ipcc.ch/srocc/home
NIWA
providing science needed to adapt to and mitigate climate change:
www.niwa.co.nz/climate-change
Ministry for the Environment
Preparing for coastal change factsheet series:
www.mfe.govt.nz/publications/climate-change/preparing-coastal-change-fact-sheet-series
The Deep South National Science Challenge
Information on the National Science Challenge - Deep South, climate change adaptation: www.deepsouthchallenge.co.nz
CoastCare Northland
Find out more about CoastCare Northland and get involved
