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Latest ArticlesBoyd Remembrance
 By Dave Moran
'We have come too far not to go further. We have done too much not to do more'. These words by the late Sir James Henare* were repeated on the shores of Whangaroa Harbour, Northland, New Zealand on Saturday 5 December 2009 in a speech during the Remembrance events of the Boyd Incident.
In December 1809 a group of Maori led by Te Pahi attacked the at anchor brigantine Boyd in retaliation for the mistreatment of a Maori chief's son during the ship's voyage from Sydney. MoreEditor Dave Moran interviews Ady Gils Captain Peter Bethune
 I had the pleasure of chatting to Peter mid December 2009 just before he and his crew headed to Perth, Western Australia, to muster with Sea Shepherd Conservation Society's ships Steve Irwin and Bob Barker, before heading into Antarctic waters to disrupt the Japanese whaling.
a Whole Lotta Lottin
 By Shane WasikThe coastline along
New Zealand's East Cape stretching from Cape Runaway to Matakaoa Point is made up of rugged rock. The area is remote with a distinct lack of people, rivers, pollution or anything else that usually spoils shore dives! The area also benefits... More
Shark Finning in New Zealand
Shark finning is alive and well in New ZealandRecently a Conservation Department officer in Nelson came across around 30 sand sharks that had their fins removed, some were still alive! Click here for more on Shark Finning in New Zealand.
EDITORIAL BY DAVE MORAN MoreDedication to Diving and Water Safety rewarded One of New Zealand's most hard working individuals involved in the sport of Diving and Water Safety has been recognized in the New Year Honours for his contribution. Alan Warner was made a Companion of the Queen's Service Order. A volunteer for more than 40 years, he has worked to reduce drowning and injury from water activities. Alan has been involved in diving since the sixties. He has had a hand in numerous diving related activities with the New Zealand Underwater Association (NZUA) some of which are: National Sporting Committee member and treasurer; Executive Board member for the association; Forging the partnership between PADI and the NZUA; chairman of the committee that organized the Associations 50th birthday celebrations; Trustee of the New Zealand Underwater Trust. The NZUA recognized his efforts in 1993 by making him a Life Member. He has chaired the Water Safety New Zealand Board since 1996 and established Drownbase, an integrated drowning database. He sits on the Drowning Prevention Council and was involved in the establishment of Swim for Life, the first major promotion of learning to swim. Congratulations Alan from all divers in New Zealand for your past and continuing contribution to the sport we all love.
Latest NewsMarine Wildlife Trust LaunchedLaunched in Auckland, New Zealand, on 25 January at an event celebrating Kelly Tarlton's Antarctic Encounter/Underwater World 25th anniversary, the primary objective of the Trust is the rescue and rehabilitation of sick or injured marine wildlife - and their eventual release back into the wild. Over the past 25 years Kelly Tarlton's has facilitated the rescue, rehabilitation and release of hundreds of marine wildlife. The establishment of the Trust is imperative to ensure this kind of work continues and advances says Mr Horne, CEO of Kelly Tarlton's Antarctic Encounter & Undersea World. More Historical Artefact RaisedThe sea anchor was first discovered in Wellington Harbour (New Zealand) in 1995, and believed to be more than a century old. Its origin remains a mystery. The anchor weighs between eight and 10 tonnes, and is 5.1 metres long. 'It's of a style made for a very large battle ship in the 1890s, called the Orlando Class Battle Ships,' said the project manager Malcolm McGregor. It is believed that there was a very large Russian battleship of that class in the Wellington Harbour in the1890s. The lifting of the anchor was the first step in its restoration. More Baby capers thrill dolphin watchers
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