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
Age?
18
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
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’.
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
