We are incredibly grateful for all the amazing partners we have. We couldn't do this without you!

NZ on Air  NZ On Air

Greenstone TV  Greenstone TV

Bobby Stafford-Bush Foundation  The Bobby Stafford-Bush Foundation

G.I.F.T. Fund

Wright Family Foundation

Whakatupu Aotearoa Foundation

Foundation North

Joyce Fisher Charitable Trust

McPike-Zima Charitable Foundation

Hype & Dexter

Giltrap Group

Honda Marine

Panasonic

Kelly Tarlton's Sea Life

Dr Rochelle Constantine, University of Auckland

Dr Nan Hauser, Cook Islands Whale Research

Dr Ingrid Visser, Orca Research Trust

Dr Dan Godoy, Lecturer Massey University

Kimoro Taiepa, Lead Tutor Maori Arts Education

Te Wānanga O Aotearoa

AUT

Auckland Zoo

Kelly Tarlton’s Sea Life Aquarium

Woodlands Park School. With special thanks to Liz Manley, Helen Emson and Room 12, Kit McIntyre and Room 5, Andy Boyd and Room 6

Avondale Primary School. With special thanks to Greg Chalmers, Va'ai Sililoto,  Joanne Corcoran, Stacey Brown, and Vicki Billing

Elaine Whitworth, Biology Teacher Unitec Institute of Technology

Vashti Tymkin, Teacher Westmere School

Laureline Meynier, Lecturer Massey University

Native Audio

Alex Mitchell, colour grading

Matt Draper, additional footage

 

With thanks to the project team:

  • Visionary and underwater cameraman: Steve Hathaway

  • Talent and voice over: Riley Hathaway

  • Project manager: Jani Alexander

  • Content producer and product owner: Reuben Pollock

  • Technical lead and development: Axel Busch, xlvisuals

  • User experience research and design: Liz Busch, xlvisuals

  • Graphic and creative design: Rees Morley, Morley Design Group

Learn to Draw
Interviews with Experts
Hauraki Gulf
YOE adventures
Riley can't find the ocean here!
Sea of Hope
SeaLegacy's Sea of Hope episode
Whai & Navigation
Do dolphins drink water?
Which camouflage skill would you like?
Annoying species
What is an apex predator?
Help us save our oceans?
How can blind dolphins catch fish?
How is a ray like a vacuum cleaner?
Dr Ingrid Visser answers our questions about Orca
Hope Stories - 1+A Day
Dolphin skin - it's amazing!
How can fur seals hold their breaths?
Riley's big Māui dolphin adventure
Mussels do what to the water?
Places to protect our sea life
Which dolphin has the biggest teeth?
Name the smallest penguin?
Riley goes whale watching
Protection in the ocean
Whales can’t tell the difference between ...?
Why is plastic so bad for sea creatures?
What is a habitat?
How do you film movies underwater?
What is a habitat?
Sharks - super fast swimmers
Why is biosecurity important?
Fur seal Dad jokes
How do rays breathe underwater?
Which is the easiest piece of rubbish to pick up?
More marine reserves?
How can we care for our dolphins?
Stop marine pests spreading
How to hide in plain sight
What do turtles use their back flippers for?
What is this creature?
Meet the humpback whale
Tangaroa
Hope story - Brydes whales saved!
A swimming crab, WHAT?
Learn to Draw - Māui Dolphin
Mussels do what to the water?
How do you clean a dirty ocean?
Stop plastic!
Māori name for Hauraki Gulf?
What is a marine pest?
Riley confronts a big fear
Is a sharks skin made from teeth?
Riley meets friendly dolphins