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 active in 8 regions of NZ

Northland
Auckland
Coromandel
Gisborne
Wellington
Taranaki
Nelson
Otago

Since 2002, EMR has guided snorkel experiences in marine reserves around New Zealand involving 42075 students (61827 ) including teachers and whanau). 119131 have snorkelled with EMR overall!

EMR increases awareness and encourages action and support for marine conservation. We have guided a total of 65518 people through our marine reserves.

EMR's total engagement reach is 162175
New Zealanders

November 06, 2019

2020 Mountains to Sea Wananga registrations now open

Registrations are now open for our Mountains to Sea Wānanga - register today.

September 13, 2019

Moe mai rā to another ocean champion

Moe mai rā pāpā Wade DoakMoe mai rā EMR is deeply saddened by the news of Wade's passing yesterday.…

June 30, 2019

Dr Roger Grace 1945-2019

Roger was an absolute champion for our marine environment. He dedicated his life to marine…

May 29, 2019

Poor Knights Competition Trip 2019

Experiencing Marine Reserves (EMR) – Te Kura Moana Thirty three rangatahi and their whanau from all…

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 up to 28 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 35547 students (53866 including teachers and whanau).We have guided a total of 54688 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)