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Te Kura Moana

EMR is a national programme
of experiential learning about marine conservation
Te Kura Moana - School of the Ocean

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Hands up !

Since 2001, EMR has taken 77,688 people through NZ marine reserves, we have guided snorkel experiences for 147,905 people. The total number of kiwi’s engaged in EMR is now 207,494!

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Summer Event Series

Experience the wonders of your local marine environment or marine reserve! EMR organised Community Guided Snorkel and Paddle Days around the country. We provide free hire for all snorkel/kayak/SUP equipment and provide experienced snorkel/kayak/SUP guides to lead your discovery.

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Info for educators

Plan your programme, download our curriculum resources, programme structure, success criteria (learning outcomes) and learning concepts.

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Marine Monitoring

With the multitude of pressures impacting our coastal marine ecosystems it’s important that we are aware of the changes that are occurring so we can respond appropriately. Our Reef Savers timed swim fish surveys provide a quick and simple method to measure the diversity and abundance of fish communities on shallow reef ecosystems.

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Kaitiaki Action Projects

After experiencing their local marine environment and the fully protected marine reserve, participants are encouraged to lead action projects and become kaitiaki of their marine environment.

Meri Kirihimete me ngā mihi o te tau hou

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Meri Kirihimete me ngā mihi o te tau hou (Merry Christmas and a happy new year)! After a busy year EMR is taking a holiday break! Our awesome crew will be taking a break from December 23rd 2022 to January 8th 2023. We will reply to emails and messages on social media when we are back on January 9th.

Stay safe while on the water this Holiday season and check out https://safeswim.org.nz/ for more info!

Swim at patrolled beaches between the red and yellow flags

Check your life jackets are fit for purpose before heading out boating and there are enough for everyone on board

Swim and dive within your limits especially if you haven't been diving in a while

Remember to let someone know when and where you are going and when you’ll be back

Check for warning signs at beaches, rivers and lakes and obey the safety advice. Check https://safeswim.org.nz/ for up to date water safety information

Slip, slop, slap and wrap! Stay sun smart https://www.sunsmart.org.nz/

And of course, respect marine reserve, rahui and fishing rules while out in, on and around the ocean!

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