Only 0.4% of New Zealand's National waters are protected by marine reserves, and in a way it is a classic case of 'out of sight, out of mind'. Between pollution and an over population of kina, the kelp forests and resulting ecosystems are hugely threatened around New Zealand, even in areas that tout themselves as doing a great job of maintaining their wellbeing.
This week, Dr Nicole Miller, the Chair of The Friends of Taputeranga Marine Reserve Trust came and spoke to us about an underwater world that deserves our attention.
COP15, the 15th Conference of Parties of the Convention on Biological Diversity, held in 2022, saw nearly 200 countries agree to protect 30% of oceans, coastal areas and inland waters by 2030.
What can we do to help? Follow the read more link to find out more, to support the Friends of Taputeranga Marine Reserve Trust for only $20 a month and to access the virtual tour that Nicole has created.
Nicole has created a virtual reality tour of the Taputeranga Marine Reserve which you can check out here 
Support The Friends of Taputeranga Marine Reserve Trust financially by clicking here
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