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
Riley can't find the ocean here!
Sea of Hope
SeaLegacy's Sea of Hope episode
Why call it a carpet shark?
Learn to Draw - Manta Ray
Bethany Hamilton answers our questions
The incredible Hauraki Gulf
What eats turtles?
Which ray is the best swimmer?
Hope story - Brydes whales saved!
Meet the bravest fish in the ocean!
Learn to Draw - Triplefin
Protection in the ocean
Meet the humpback whale
Shark guru Rodney Fox answers our questions
Which is the easiest piece of rubbish to pick up?
How can kiwi kids help the green turtle?
Whale expert Nan Hauser answers our questions
What is a hawksbill turtle’s fav food?
Learn to Draw - Eagle Ray
Whai & Navigation
What sea animal eats like a cow?
Name this marine pest
Is a sharks skin made from teeth?
How close have you been to a dolphin?
Riley's amazing ray adventure
Where do whales and dolphins hang out?
Which dolphin has the biggest teeth?
Sharks - super fast swimmers
Spot the dolphin difference
Learn to Draw - Octopus
Name the Māui dolphins cousin
Learn to Draw - Blue Whale
What are zooplankton?
Can you hold your breath for 45 secs?
Riley explores a coral reef
Catch fish not birds
Dolphin skin - it's amazing!
Learn to Draw - Māui Dolphin
What is it like to save an orca?
Learn to Draw - Great White
What food would a turtle serve you at dinner?
Is it a bird? Is it a plane?
How do you clean a dirty ocean?
Learn to Draw - Bronze Whaler
How to swim with a snorkel