EMR - Experiencing Marine Reserves - experiential environmental education

EMR is a national programme
of experiential learning about
marine conservation

EMR is a national programme
of experiential learning about marine conservation

Te Kura Moana - School of the Ocean

We have a sister programme in one state of Australia.
We provide schools and their communities with
the expertise and knowledge to experience their local marine environment first-hand, fostering kaitiakitanga.

EMR is active in 8 regions of NZ

Northland
Auckland
Coromandel
Gisborne
Wellington
Taranaki
Nelson
Otago

Since 2002, EMR has guided snorkel experiences in marine reserves around New Zealand involving 42075 students (61827 ) including teachers and whanau). 119131 have snorkelled with EMR overall!

EMR increases awareness and encourages action and support for marine conservation. We have guided a total of 65518 people through our marine reserves.

EMR's total engagement reach is 162175
New Zealanders

November 15, 2020

Whangateau Snorkel Day - In memory of the late Dr Roger Grace

We got lucky this weekend with the perfect window of weather for our Whangateau Snorkel Day on…

November 04, 2020

Registrations open - Mountains to Sea Wananga 2021

Registrations are now open for our Mountains to Sea Wānanga - register today.

October 20, 2020

Let's get 10,000 kiwis under the water

Please help us to raise funds for our upcoming adventure activity safety audit accreditation and…

August 17, 2020

Conservation Week Lockdown Activities

Unfortunately Auckland is back in Level 3 lockdown but don't worry! EMR has some fun Conservation…

EMR is a national programme of experiential learning about marine conservation. Te Kura Moana - the school of the ocean. We increase awareness and encourage action and support for marine conservation.
We are established in eight regions of New Zealand with up to 28 coordinators. We have a sister programme in one state of Australia.
We provide schools and their communities with the expertise and knowledge to experience their local marine environment first-hand, fostering kaitiakitanga.
Since 2002, EMR has guided snorkel experiences in marine reserves around New Zealand involving 35547 students (53866 including teachers and whanau).We have guided a total of 54688 kiwis through our marine reserves.

OM AA medium We are committed to delivering safe snorkelling excursions and have robust health and safety documentation to match.
We are adventure activity safety audit certified (AAO 534).
EMR is a programme of the charity - Mountains to Sea Conservation Trust (CC #23406)