NZ Underwater News

NZUA board member, Andy Stewart now fills one of two recreational positions as a representative for the NZUA on the National Rock Lobster Management Group.

Project Reef Life installs 7 new art pieces in Pātea and their Mark II insitu camera captures some exciting marine life.

A humble brag from Wettie about business and diving despite setbacks.

Introducing some new and returning members to the Spearfishing NZ committee following their 2020 AGM and highlighting upcoming events.

NZ Underwater Association signs MoU with LegaSea and joins the call for reform to NZ Fisheries management.

Saturday, the 25th of July for the 2020 AGM - hold the date!

Young Ocean Explorers are incredibly excited to be launching their new Rangatahi series to learn about the moana through a Te Ao Māori lens.

In response to the Kaikōura earthquakes in 2016 the pāua accumulation and bag limits have changed for Canterbury, Nelson and Marlborough regions.

A LegaSea campaign launched 19 July in a bid to save New Zealand's tarakihi, and they need your help. The following information is provided by LegaSea.

Project Reef Life paired with Oceans Alive New Plymouth to teach seven high school students how to scuba dive.

NZ Underwater is undertaking an independent public survey to submit to the Ministry for ongoing and future considerations of fishing allowances and commercial limits in CRA-4, CRA-7 and CRA-8.

Project reef life has had a busy month inspiring the next generation of divers and scientists, building Secchi dicks and identifying mystery species.

Project Reef Life have been busy over the last couple of months giving TEDx talks, inspiring school kids, developing technology and installing art!

New Zealand weather is so varied, from hour to hour, and all over the country. A change in expected weather, or a turn for the worse, could make all the difference between a lovely day out and an emergency situation.

NZUWH teams enjoy a very successful tournament at the age group Underwater Hockey World Championships in Sheffield, UK.

2019 AGM is fast approaching. June's event will be hosted by Canterbury Underwater Club and we have special guest Tā Mark Solomon speaking about all things Kaikoura.

What can be learnt about our marine environment from a quick trip to the beach? What does that shell belong to? What is seafoam made of? What are 'blue-bottle jellyfish'?

Acknowledging the loss of some integral members of our underwater community

Congratulations Photo Competition Winners!