Science Story
Guardians of the Sea: How the Kaikōura community came together to protect the ocean
Information about this Science Story
Resources: 6
Suitable Ages: 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
Topics: Biodiversity, Ocean, Citizen Science, Cultural Heritage
Topics: Biodiversity, Ocean, Citizen Science, Cultural Heritage
Objectives and Outcomes
- Understand how communities work together to protect the ocean .
- Learn how science, culture, management and conservation connect .
- Explore real-world examples of marine guardianship .
Meet the team
The scientists/ educators behind this Science Story:
- Name: Amy Kenworthy.
- Role: Presenter/ Science Communicator .
- About: Amy is a project manager and science communicator with experience managing international projects that address various pressures on the marine environment. She develops and delivers ocean literacy activities for schools and diverse audiences .
Background
- Kaikōura is a small coastal town in Aotearoa New Zealand, known for its rich marine life .
- A deep ocean canyon lies close to shore, creating a highly productive marine environment .
- Kaikōura has a long history of connection between people and the ocean, including strong ties for local Māori and a community reliant on fishing and tourism.
- Over time, the marine environment faced increasing pressures, such as overfishing, coastal land use, and pollution.
- Te Korowai is a local group consisting of different stakeholders, who are stewards for the local marine environment and work to tackle these pressures . . Their key achievement is The Kaikōura ( Te Tai o Marokura ) Marine Management Act, passed in 2014, to protect Kaikōura’s marine environment .
- Find out more about Te Korowai here: https://www.teamkorowai.org.nz/projects
Downloadable Science Story
This Science Story includes videos and activities that link to each other. Videos in this lesson plan provide background knowledge for the activities. We suggest watching the videos and choosing the activities that best suit your class or adapting them to suit your class.
Teacher's Notes
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Science Story Contents
Related Topics: Biodiversity. Ocean. Citizen Science. Cultural Heritage.
Keywords: Habitats. Management. Changing Environment. Marine Life. Critical Thinking. Sustainable Future. Aquatic Animals. Cross-sectionality. Protected Area. Marine Mammals. Overfishing. Ocean Literacy. Environmental Awareness. Marine Stewardship. Marine Management. Human Impact.
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