Marine Reserves: Protecting Our Big Blue Backyard – School Journal Level 3 June 2023

Aotearoa New Zealand has one of the most unique marine environments in the world. This article explores our marine habitats and reserves and the challenges they face to stay safe, healthy, and biodiverse. Use this resource to discover more about Aotearoa New Zealand’s unique marine environments. Learn about marine reserves (including where they are and why they’re needed) and meet some of the marine inhabitants.

Keywords: biodiversity, climate change, environment, fish, habitats, kaimoana, kaitiakitanga, mahinga mātaitai, marine species, ocean, overfishing, pollution, protection, scientists, sea, shellfish, ocean life, sea life, ocean creatures, sea creatures