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
Sea of Hope
SeaLegacy's Sea of Hope episode
Riley can't find the ocean here!
Hope Stories: Replacing coffee cups
How do stingrays swim?
How do we stop spreading marine pests
Sharks - super fast swimmers
What has 10 legs and super feelers?
Where do paddle crabs live?
Crazy plastic journey
Would you slow down for whales?
Why do orca end up stuck on the beach?
What is an apex predator?
How many marine reserves?
Looking for a tiny dolphin
Whales can’t tell the difference between ...?
Would you eat a paddle crab?
Name your favourite sea bird
Orca Dad jokes
Should we care about sea birds?
Kaitiaki
What is orca chocolate?
Annoying species
Meet the tastiest creature in the ocean
How gross are crayfish?
Kina - Rangatahi
What do turtles use their back flippers for?
Rimurapa
Learn to Draw - Common Dolphin
How can fur seals hold their breaths?
What’s bad about plastic?
Whose skull am I holding?
Bethany Hamilton answers our questions
How fast does giant kelp grow?
The incredible Hauraki Gulf
Learn to Draw - Great White
What is this creature?
Do dolphins drink water?
Love Our Sea song for ECEs
Which sea animal wears armour to survive?
What is it like to save an orca?
Has it been too long?
How long do Māui dolphins live for?
Rāhui - protection
Why do we call this a meatball?
How do rays breathe underwater?
What eats turtles?
Where do most living things live?
What sea animal eats like a cow?
Riley confronts a big fear