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Meet your new favourite bird - the black petrel 🐦 A taonga marine bird species here in Aotearoa.

And now, for the first time ever, you can track 47 fledglings as they make their mammoth first journey to Ecuador.

📍Check the map out at the link in bio and pick your fave bird to follow! taken in Aotearoa New Zealand by @itsliveocean

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It's been 76 days since the Swim4TheOcean mission was complete, with Jono Ridler and the mission team arriving in Te-Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington. And still, the mahi continues. So where is the Swim4TheOcean petition at? ✍️

The Swim4TheOcean petition was formally presented and read in Parliament on 29 April. Last week, on 10 June, Live Ocean and Jono Ridler lodged a written submission in support of the petition’s call to end bottom trawling, outlining in more detail our case for change.

🌊 Read the full update, including our written submission, at the link in bio by @itsliveocean

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We contribute to the ambition for a healthy ocean by amplifying and funding exceptional marine science, innovation and outreach. Getting the information our policymakers need to protect and restore the wilderness beneath the waves 🌊

#worldoceanday by @itsliveocean

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Connecting rangatahi with the voyaging heritage of the past, and creating new opportunities to sail for the future.

The Black Foils, Te Toki Voyaging Trust and Live Ocean came together at Ōkahu Bay for Te Hau Wawara, giving rangatahi the chance to feel the energy of the wind on our refitted sailing waka, alongside sailors from Te Toki and the Black Foils.

For some, it was their first time sailing. On shore, whānau explored voyaging and navigation, and learned more about the moana and how we can look after its health and future.

This was just the start. Hoake, let’s go!

@phibbzy 📸 taken in Okahu Bay by @itsliveocean

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Today is just the beginning!

An awesome day on the moana at Ōkahu Bay as some of New Zealand’s best sailors joined forces with master navigator Hoturoa Barclay-Kerr to give rangatahi a chance to try sailing on small waka and feel the power of the wind. 🌊⛵

Together, the Black Foils, Te Toki Voyaging Trust and Live Ocean share a vision for more rangatahi to experience sailing, connect with Aotearoa’s rich voyaging heritage and strengthen their connection to the moana.

Hoake! Let’s go! 👊

#BackTheBlackFoils #LiveOcean #waka taken in Okahu Bay by @itsliveocean

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"They feel the wairua of wanting to share waiata with the rōpū that are on board and so just before coming back into the museum, our tamariki share songs from their schools or their families to bring life to the kaupapa." 💙

On this afternoon, this group of rangatahi shared Tongan hymn Himi 15 🇹🇴 while on board Haunui waka as part of their day of learning through the Ara Moana programme run by @tetokivoyagingtrust 🌊 by @itsliveocean

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Don’t fall off the waka 🫡

Meet Haunui waka - a key part of the Ara Moana programme that @tetokivoyagingtrust delivers from @nzmaritimemuseum Hui Te Ananui a Tangaroa to thousands of rangatahi from across Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland 🌊

Noe Barclay-Kerr tells us more about what the tamariki learn when they're on board this waka hourua. taken in Aotearoa New Zealand by @itsliveocean

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It's been a privilege to support @tetokivoyagingtrust's mahi of bringing Ara Moana to rangatahi in Auckland for five years now. That's thousands of kids learning about the moana and the many wayfinders who voyaged across the ocean! 🌊

Knowing and appreciating our history is critical in rebuilding our connection with the ocean so we can restore and protect it for future generations 💙 by @itsliveocean

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Did you hear? A question about phasing out bottom trawling was asked during the live Leaders’ Debate last night! 🌊

Years of work from many individuals and organisations has gone into raising awareness around bottom trawling so it is hugely exciting to see it being discussed this election cycle.

As part of Swim4TheOcean, we submitted a petition (that 73,647 of you signed!) with a three-part ask calling for an end to bottom trawling. Check it out at the link in bio 📖 by @itsliveocean

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13 days ago

"What a year to be proud of." - @peteburling and @blairtuke, Live Ocean Co-Founders 🌊

Today we're proud to share a few highlights from the latest Live Ocean Foundation Impact Report with you!

It reflects on the year from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026 and celebrates the collective impact we’ve had across science, innovation and outreach. From 12 underwater soundscape sites 🔊, 11 DTAGs on Hector's dolphins 🐬, to Swim4TheOcean 🏊‍♂️ and more.

None of this would be possible without our incredible partners, advisors, supporters and community. Ngā mihi nui 🙏 by @itsliveocean

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21 days ago

Today's the last day to vote Tākoketai Black Petrel for Bird of the Year 2026 before voting closes at 5pm! ⏰

If you haven't already, head on over to the link in bio and Back the Bird in Black, one of our nation's most underrated endurance athletes 🖤 by @itsliveocean

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Not to be that manu/bird but... 🙋‍♂️

Just a couple of days left to vote Tākoketai Black Petrel for Bird of the Year 2026! Head to the link in bio and back the bird in black 🖤 by @itsliveocean

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