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Commonwealth Ocean Declaration – Expert Reaction

Commonwealth Ocean Declaration – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 29 October 202430 October 2024

Commonwealth nations including Aotearoa and Pacific Island states have adopted the Apia Commonwealth Ocean Declaration. The declaration includes commitments to increasing marine […]

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West Coast landfill erosion – Expert Reaction

West Coast landfill erosion – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 09 April 201912 April 2019

Following heavy rainfall and flooding on the West Coast, the Fox Glacier landfill became exposed through erosion, with rubbish spilling […]

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World’s oceans clogged with plastic debris

World’s oceans clogged with plastic debris

In the News  |  Published: 11 December 201426 February 2019

Almost 269,000 tonnes of plastic pollution may be floating in the world’s oceans, according a team of scientists from around […]

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Earth’s oceans in dire state

In the News  |  Published: 24 June 201124 June 2011

The New Zealand Herald‘s Isaac Davison writes about the report released by the International Programme on the State of the […]

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