Extraordinary opportunity to protect NZ's seas

Abstract

“Where the green waves crash, and the whirlpools spin, anchor me … in the middle of your deep blue sea.”

The Muttonbirds classic Kiwi love song also vividly conjures up the energy, immensity and serenity of the marine world.

The ocean was once thought to be too big to fail, but now scientists are alerting us to its perilous state and that it’s too important to ignore.

Our big blue backyard is in trouble and it needs our help.