World Ocean Day is coming up!

Come celebrate our amazing oceans and join the NMMS Committee and local schools for an ocean swim at Ngā Motu Beach at 2.15pm this Monday 8th June.

Meet us by the toilets/changing rooms.

The theme this year is focused around Marine Protected Areas aligning with goals of protecting 30% of lands, waters and ocean by 2030 and the recent ratification of the High Seas Treaty. It’s also focused around ‘Reimagining a better future‘.

Ngā Motu Marine Society’s mission is to protect our local moana (ocean) and make marine science accessible for all.

We would love to see our communities across Taranaki coming together at the same time for the same purpose! If you’d like to plan one in your area, email us with the event location, time and link to more details or registration and we’ll add it to our website and socials!

During or after the event, use the hashtag #NMMSSunsetSwim to share photos/videos 🩵🌊

Here are some other questions to think about and discuss, see more ideas at UN WOD:

• What makes you feel connected to the ocean?

• How can our community move toward more active kaitiakitanga of the moana?

• What are barriers to protecting our ocean areas and resources locally and nationally?

• What are some possible solutions and innovations that could move us closer toward Toi Moana ~ Toi Tangata: Healthy seas ~ Healthy people?

• How do we bring the ocean closer to everyone even if they live inland?

• How does considering the ocean as Hinemoana with rights of personhood change our viewpoint?

• How can sustainability and the economy both prosper for a healthier future?

In case of bad weather or poor water visibility, keep an eye on the facebook event for cancellation.

If you would like to register as a member or get involved with our mahi or projects, please email Sophie Walker, our Outreach Coordinator at info@ngamotu.org.nz‍ ‍