Young Ocean Explorers:

Since 2012 we’ve been on a mission to inspire kids to love our ocean, through entertaining education. 

We want to capture children’s imaginations through great storytelling, bringing the beauty, awe and fascination of the ocean and its inhabitants alive. 

Our vision is to create generational change by connecting hearts and minds with the importance of enjoying and caring for our oceans and give them tools to make a better future. 

There’s never been a more vital time for the health of the ocean and this planet than now! 

Enjoy!

Steve + Riley Hathaway

 

RILEY HATHAWAY - “The ocean is so fascinating and amazing – I hope you enjoy our stories and want to be Young Ocean Explorers too!”

Age?
23

Best experience on the ocean?
Swimming with turtles is incredible, but nothing compares to having a humpback whale swimming right next to our boat!

Hobbies?
I love hanging out with friends, spending time in the ocean and playing sports for fun.

What are you scared of?
Dad’s jokes!

Where do you live?
Snells Beach, in beautiful New Zealand

 

STEVE HATHAWAY - “I’ve never felt so alive as when I’m filming underwater”

Job?
Underwater cameraman

Favourite marine animal?
Striped marlin

Hobbies?
I love anything to do with the ocean, but mainly scuba diving, snorkeling, waterskiing and surfing

What are you scared of?
Crabs nipping my toes

Steve's footage has appeared on many international documentaries, including BBC’s series Blue Planet 2 (which he received a BAFTA award for) and ‘Blackfish’.

 

2018 Centre of Social Impact Report

Download the report to read about the amazing impact Young Ocean Explorers is having in New Zealand classrooms:

https://www.youngoceanexplorers.com/documents/YOE-evaluation-report-final.pdf

 

21 Day Challenges

The Young Ocean Explorers 21 day challenge is an integrated curriculum teaching resource that links to the New Zealand Curriculum at levels 1–4, but can be adapted for use at various levels.
Participants join thousands of students across Aotearoa as they simultaneously participate in this 21 Day guided inquiry, created by teachers for teachers.

https://www.youngoceanexplorers.com/challenges

 

 

 

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!
What is it like to save an orca?
Watch out for the sting of a ray
What is an apex predator?
Learn to Draw - Manta Ray
Seabirds and whales!
Where do creatures poo in the ocean?
Why shouldn’t we buy tortoiseshell?
Kaitiaki
Spot the dolphin difference
Riley explores a coral reef
How many Māui dolphins?
If you were a turtle, would you rather ...
Ways to use less plastic
Meet the bravest fish in the ocean!
Sea Cleaners! Making a difference
What is a hawksbill turtle’s fav food?
Learn to Draw - Sperm Whale
Dolphin skin - it's amazing!
Which sea animal wears armour to survive?
Most common dolphin?
Should all scientists wear glasses?
Why do orca end up stuck on the beach?
Dr Ingrid Visser answers our questions about Orca
How far do black petrels fly?
How to swim with a snorkel
Wheke
Should sharks be protected?
Are shipwrecks good or bad?
What do turtles use their back flippers for?
Hope Stories - Sea Cleaners
Where do turtles live?
Which ocean job suits you best?
Orca Dad jokes
Stingray Dad jokes
Learn to Draw - Octopus
The incredible Hauraki Gulf
Name your favourite sea bird
Which ray is the best swimmer?
What is this creature?
What is a habitat?
More marine reserves?
Meet the largest dolphin in the sea
Love Our Sea song for ECEs
What has 10 legs and super feelers?
An apex predator is ...
Whale expert Nan Hauser answers our questions