The Wellington Experiencing Marine Reserves (EMR) programme is provided by Mountains to Sea Wellington, offering Experiencing Marine Reserves, Whitebait Connection and Healthy Harbours.
You can get in touch with the Wellington team at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. The team have created a guardian project to restore kelp forests called Love Rimurimu check it out here
EMR was first pilotted in Wellington in 2006. The marine reserves that are snorkelled as part of the programme are Taputeranga and Kapiti Island. They also host Community Guided Snorkel Days at sites such as Whitireia
EMR Wellington have created a new web hub for the Mountains to Sea programmes
Follow the Wellington EMR team on Facebook
2018 was a fantastic year for the EMR Wellington team - check out their year in review document
Taputeranga Marine Reserve celebrated it's 10 aniversary - check out the awesome event
Check out their latest kaitiaki action projects
