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!
Learn to Draw - Sperm Whale
Seabirds and whales!
Why do orca end up stuck on the beach?
Where do Māui dolphins live?
Kaitiaki
The incredible Hauraki Gulf
Why is plastic so bad for sea creatures?
Crazy plastic journey
Stop plastic!
Top tips on saving our oceans
What is it like to save an orca?
What is a food chain?
How many eggs does this huge fish lay?
Meet the humpback whale
Peter Burling and Blair Tuke answer our questions
Riley's cool turtle encounter
What is a habitat?
Whales can’t tell the difference between ...?
Learn to Draw - Eagle Ray
What is a marine pest
Riley finds humpback whales!
Hope story - Brydes whales saved!
Oceans full of plastic
What has 10 legs and super feelers?
How can blind dolphins catch fish?
What is this creature?
What is an apex predator?
Love Our Sea song for ECEs
How long do Māui dolphins live for?
Sharks - super fast swimmers
Te haerenga wawau o te kirihou
Which is the easiest piece of rubbish to pick up?
Has it been too long?
What do turtles use their back flippers for?
Meet the hawksbill turtle
Kane Williamson answers our questions
Catch fish not birds
Riley confronts a big fear
What are zooplankton?
Sea Cleaners! Making a difference
Name a NZ marine pest
Can a girl fish become a boy fish?
Where do creatures poo in the ocean?
How many Māui dolphins?
Watch out for the sting of a ray
How do rays breathe underwater?