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 established in 8 regions of NZ
with a team of up to 30 coordinators

Since 2002, EMR has guided snorkel experiences in marine reserves around New Zealand involving 30,943 students (42,685 including teachers and whanau).

EMR increases awareness and encourages action and support for marine conservation. We have guided a total of 48,063 kiwis through our marine reserves.

EMR's total engagement reach is 62,592
New Zealanders

April 18, 2018

Whananaki School at the Poor Knights

Whananaki School have been partcipating in the Experiencing Marine Reserves (EMR) programme during…

March 16, 2018

POSTPONED - Tawharanui and Goat Island Snorkel Days

Due to poor weather conditions we are postponing our Tawharanui and Goat Island Snorkel Days.

February 26, 2018

Kaikoura Snorkel Day now cancelled due to weather

SADLY THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED TILL NEXT SUMMER DUE TO THE WEATHER! Explore the biodiversity…

February 16, 2018

Registrations Open for Wananga 2018 Nelson

Mountains to Sea Wānanga Conference 2018Saturday 21st April – Monday 23rd April 2018Motueka, Te…

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 30 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 30,943 students (42,685 including teachers and whanau).We have guided a total of 48,063 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)