Looking to the future, Moana Project research shows that average sea temperatures could increase by 1.4 degrees by 2060, and by almost 3 degrees by the end of the century. This has wide implications for marine life, including fisheries and aquaculture. This means that by mid-century we may be facing 260 days of marine heatwaves […]
Penguins are incredibly cute and fluffy, and hilarious when they walk, but they also break records in diving, and have an amazing ability to survive in the cold. Today, a comprehensive genetic analysis of penguins helps explain why, and sheds light on their future under a warming climate. Read the news item here. […]
Granity School welcomed ex-local and author, Juliet Cooper for a very special visit in July. Juliet used to live in Granity, and during her time here, was inspired by the whanau of kororā (Blue Penguins) who lived under her cottage. She wrote a children’s book about them and decided to launch it back in the […]
Interested in trapping? Take a look at the Predator Free NZ page for more help and ideas. […]
“Take a moment to act for nature” for Conservation Week 12th – 17th September Buller have had a tough year this year, with all the flooding, crazy weather and living with a seemingly never-ending pandemic. To lift the spirits of their community, the Buller District Department of Conservation Office has decided to host a Conservation […]
Rūma Piwakawaka year 2 class create their very own classroom penguin habitat. Having spent the year learning about penguins using the Penguins and Other Seabirds resource book, they were ready for their own colony! We will all meet in Term 4 for a planting day at the beach to help create more habitat for […]
