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
Riley can't find the ocean here!
Sea of Hope
SeaLegacy's Sea of Hope episode
Help us save our oceans?
Meet the largest dolphin in the sea
Breathing is tricky for a turtle
Places to protect our sea life
What does a dolphins sonar tell them?
Meet a UFO!
Name this marine pest
Growing up is tough in a spiky shell
Meet the hawksbill turtle
How gross are crayfish?
How many eggs does this huge fish lay?
Why do orca end up stuck on the beach?
Stop plastic!
Sharks - super fast swimmers
Can a girl fish become a boy fish?
How do you film movies underwater?
Hope Stories - Sea Cleaners
What is a hawksbill turtle’s fav food?
Meet the striped marlin
William Trubridge answers our questions
What is an apex predator?
What has 10 legs and super feelers?
Where do Māui dolphins live?
Which fish's poo makes sand?
How do rays breathe underwater?
Mussels do what to the water?
Crazy plastic journey
Kane Williamson answers our questions
Is a sharks skin made from teeth?
Where do creatures poo in the ocean?
Wheke - Octopus
Fantastic Wheke facts!
Hope Stories - Kids want a Marine reserve
Stingray Dad jokes
Are sharks bones made from noses?
Have you ever met a stingray?
What are zooplankton?
Annoying species
Meet the bravest fish in the ocean!
Which is the coolest island in the Hauraki Gulf?
Why is plastic so bad for sea creatures?
Learn to draw - Crayfish
Learn to Draw - Manta Ray
Riley explores a coral reef
Who are the acrobats of the sea?
How can fur seals hold their breaths?
Hope Stories - Fish tagging
Dolphins special sleep trick