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!
Riley talks to a world record holder!
Kane Williamson answers our questions
Where do whales and dolphins hang out?
What's so special about turtle shells?
Crayfish Dad jokes
Goat Island
How can kiwi kids help the green turtle?
Why call it a carpet shark?
Dr Ingrid Visser answers our questions about Orca
What sea animal eats like a cow?
Riley helps to save a harbour
Islands in the Hauraki Gulf
Learn to draw - Crayfish
Sharks - super fast swimmers
What’s bad about plastic?
How to hide in plain sight
What do turtles use their back flippers for?
Most common dolphin?
Meet the bravest fish in the ocean!
Which ray is the best swimmer?
What has 10 legs and super feelers?
Meet the striped marlin
Riley goes whale watching
Meet the largest dolphin in the sea
South island in the Gulf?
Dolphin skin - it's amazing!
Why do orca end up stuck on the beach?
What is an apex predator?
How 2 Hongi
What is a kelp forest?
Tangaroa
Where do paddle crabs live?
Learn to Draw - Blue Whale
How fast does giant kelp grow?
What’s a twitcher?
Riley faces a GIANT fear
Spot the dolphin difference
Who are the acrobats of the sea?
What does a shark eat?
Learn to Draw - Great White
How do you clean a dirty ocean?
How can blind dolphins catch fish?
Does the slow down zone work?
Learn to Draw - Octopus
Rochelle Constantine answers our questions
Crazy plastic journey
Turtle Dad jokes
Favourite marine reserve?