SEA our Future is a fun, interactive and educational course designed for divers and snorkelers visiting a New Zealand marine reserve.

Developed by Northland-based diver, Rachel Agnew, and adopted by The Mountains to Sea Conservation Trust, the three-hour evening course is designed to help you make the most of your marine reserve experience. SEA our Future exists to provide you with information about the marine environment you’ll experience: what will you see and why, when and how the marine reserve was established, who was involved, what part you will play as visitors to New Zealand waters and in the future.

The course features: Presentations from marine conservationists and educators Workshops and discussion: What is a marine reserve? Why do we need them? Who’s involved? What do we need to consider for a marine reserve proposal? How do we propose a marine reserve? DVD clips Dive in and take action: This part of the course is optional but highly recommended. Get involved with marine monitoring at the marine reserve by collecting data on your trip. Ask your course co-ordinator for details.

Learn about marine reserves, engage with those involved in marine conservation, experience it for yourself and then take action! SEA our Future is a non-profit organisation which supports marine education and conservation initiatives in New Zealand – like Experiencing Marine Reserves so just by coming along, you are helping to grow the accessibility of marine education in New Zealand.

The course is run every Friday night, from 6 – 9pm, at the Dive! Tutukaka training office on Tutukaka Marina and costs just $25 per person. Additional times and / or group bookings can be scheduled upon request.