EMR - Experiencing Marine Reserves - experiential environmental education

EMR is a national programme
of experiential learning about
marine conservation

EMR is a national programme
of experiential learning about marine conservation

Te Kura Moana - School of the Ocean

We have a sister programme in one state of Australia.
We provide schools and their communities with
the expertise and knowledge to experience their local
marine environment first-hand, fostering kaitiakitanga.

EMR is established in 8 regions of NZ
with a team of up to 30 coordinators

Since 2002, EMR has guided snorkel experiences in marine reserves around New Zealand involving 30,943 students (42,685 including teachers and whanau).

EMR increases awareness and encourages action and support for marine conservation. We have guided a total of 48,063 kiwis through our marine reserves.

EMR's total engagement reach is 62,592
New Zealanders

December 19, 2018

Summer Snorkel Series Announced

We are very excited to announce our summer series of snorkel days for Northland and Auckland. These…

December 18, 2018

2019 Mountains to Sea Wananga registrations now open

Registrations now open for our National wananga - complete the rego form . Take a look at our…

December 14, 2018

Snorkel Day Koha / Donations

Participating in a snorkel day? To contribute to EMR's mahi please click here.

October 29, 2018

EMR Kaitiaki action theme areas

EMR has released our focus area's for ACTION this season !!!

EMR is a national programme of experiential learning about marine conservation. Te Kura Moana - the school of the ocean. We increase awareness and encourage action and support for marine conservation.
We are established in eight regions of New Zealand with 30 coordinators. We have a sister programme in one state of Australia.
We provide schools and their communities with the expertise and knowledge to experience their local marine environment first-hand, fostering kaitiakitanga.
Since 2002, EMR has guided snorkel experiences in marine reserves around New Zealand involving 30,943 students (42,685 including teachers and whanau).We have guided a total of 48,063 kiwis through our marine reserves.

OM AA medium We are committed to delivering safe snorkelling excursions and have robust health and safety documentation to match.
We are adventure activity safety audit certified (AAO 534).
EMR is a programme of the charity - Mountains to Sea Conservation Trust (CC #23406)