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
Riley finds some massive clams!
Andy Casagrande answers our questions
Kūtai and Weaving
Is a sharks skin made from teeth?
Hope Stories - Sea Cleaners
Why is my dad scared of crabs?
Riley talks to a world record holder!
Māori games - Community story
Do fish eat meatballs?
Is this a sea hedgehog?
How to swim with a snorkel
Top tips on saving our oceans
Where do whales and dolphins hang out?
Whale expert Nan Hauser answers our questions
An apex predator is ...
Crazy plastic journey
Hopukina he ika, kaua ko te manu.
Learn to Draw - Bronze Whaler
Can a girl fish become a boy fish?
Whai
Whose skull am I holding?
Does this important job surprise you?
What do turtles use their back flippers for?
Fur Seals - A Story of Survival
Learn to Draw - Dusky Dolphin
Meet the tastiest creature in the ocean
Stingray Dad jokes
Learn to Draw - Manta Ray
Do dolphins drink water?
Turtle rehabilitation
Why is plastic so bad for sea creatures?
Love Our Sea song for ECEs
Learn to Draw - Common Dolphin
Which habitat would you rather live in?
What sea animal eats like a cow?
Learn to Draw - Eagle Ray
Do you have the mana of an orca?
What is a slow down zone?
Spot the dolphin difference
Riley meets some citizen scientists!
Meet the largest dolphin in the sea
The incredible Hauraki Gulf
Why do orca end up stuck on the beach?
Riley finds humpback whales!
Meet the humpback whale