Blue Nature Aotearoa

Youth-Led Innovation for Ocean Regeneration

Ocean regeneration needs more than awareness.
It needs capability.

New Zealand holds the world's 4th largest Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), yet our oceans face mounting pressures from climate change and biodiversity decline.

WHY BNA ?

Blue Nature Aotearoa is equipping young people with the skills, confidence, and networks to move from learning to leadership, empowering young people to design real-world solutions, restore and reimagine our oceans.

We are creating the 'blue' workforce of the future through hands-on projects and mentorships. Our program supports practical, local solutions that can be tested, showcased, and scaled, as well as pathways into study, careers, and enterprise.

Regeneration Challenge

Taking the Impact Project Model nationwide, a 2027 challenge inviting rangatahi across Aotearoa to turn their ideas into action for a healthier ocean.

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Impact projects

Our core learning and action model, helping young people explore marine challenges, work with mentors, build multidisciplinary skills and turn their ideas into practical projects.

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Students

Schools

Mentors

Partners & Funder

Learn about marine conservation, build multidisciplinary skills and create something that makes a difference while opening pathways to future study and careers.

Bring ocean learning to life with a proven project model, resources, mentors and support tailored to your school.

Share your expertise, guide emerging ideas and help prepare the next generation to shape the future of your industry.

Help us widen access and take Blue Nature nationwide by supporting programme delivery, student experiences and new opportunities.