Conservation Kōrero: Underwater Forests of Wellington

Wed Aug 20 2025 at 08:15 am to 09:15 am UTC+12:00

End of Waiapu Road, Wellington, New Zealand 6012 | Wellington

Zealandia Te M\u0101ra a T\u0101ne Ecosanctuary
Publisher/HostZealandia Te Māra a Tāne Ecosanctuary
Conservation K\u014drero: Underwater Forests of Wellington
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Towering seaweed forests and colourful sponge gardens lie just beneath the surface of Wellington’s coastline. Like forests on land, these underwater habitats support a remarkable diversity of life, including treasured kaimoana species. Yet they face growing pressure from human activity and environmental change.
Dr Nicole Miller will take us on a visual journey through Wellington’s Blue Belt, exploring current conservation successes and challenges. Drawing on years of diving, photography and local restoration work, Nicole will highlight the beauty and fragility of these ecosystems and why it’s more important than ever to bring changes to the surface.
This event will be held in the Pāteke Room in the Visitor Centre with light refreshments provided. Doors open at 6:00pm, parking is available at both our Visitor Centre and overflow parking area on Birdwood Street.
Nicole’s seaweed artworks will be on display at Zealandia Te Māra a Tāne from 1 August to 30 September, with all profits supporting Explore Your Coast: www.exploreyourcoast.co.nz/docu.
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