Why marine reserves?
Biodiversity, scientific benchmarks, education and inspiration, economic, social and fisheries benefits
How do we do it?
Strategy, timelines, community consulation, area design, preparing a proposal and lots more.
What other tools are there?
Local fisheries management, customary tools, marine parks, benthic protection areas
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed it is the only thing that ever has”
Margaret Mead, anthropologist
About us
Mountains to Sea Conservation Trust the organisation behind Experiencing Marine Reserves and Whitebait Connection education programmes
Use this resource and become a part of NZ's marine conservation legacy.
Education resources
Links to excellent marine education websites
Our resource library
Lots of great information in here, previous reserve applications, marine reserve science reports
Case studies
Marine reserves and proposals, MPA and RMA processes and more