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!
Threats to Māui dolphins
Breathing is tricky for a turtle
Riley meets some citizen scientists!
How close have you been to a dolphin?
Riley faces a GIANT fear
How to swim with a snorkel
What is a hawksbill turtle’s fav food?
Whale expert Nan Hauser answers our questions
Kaitiaki
The incredible Hauraki Gulf
Why is plastic so bad for sea creatures?
Top tips on saving our oceans
Crazy plastic journey
Stop plastic!
Hope story - Brydes whales saved!
Riley's amazing orca discovery
Learn to Draw - Blue Whale
Hope Stories - Revive our Gulf
Learn to draw - Crayfish
How 2 Hongi
What is orca chocolate?
Who are the acrobats of the sea?
Kaitiakitanga - Community story
What's so special about turtle shells?
What concerns you most about marine pests
Sea Cleaners! Making a difference
How do you film movies underwater?
Learn to Draw - Bryde's Whale
Why do orca end up stuck on the beach?
What is it like to save an orca?
Can a girl fish become a boy fish?
Do dolphins drink water?
Looking for a tiny dolphin
What does a shark eat?
What is a marine pest?
Learn to Draw - Great White
Learn to Draw - Dusky Dolphin
Which ray is the best swimmer?
Whale Dad jokes
How does a ray eat it’s food?
What eats turtles?
What does endemic mean?
What food would a turtle serve you at dinner?
How Dad saved a dolphin!
Turtle Dad jokes
Mangōpare - Hammerhead shark
Dr Ingrid Visser answers our questions about Orca