WWF-New Zealand’s vision is to build a future where all people live in harmony with nature. In Aotearoa, our work focuses on protecting and restoring the mauri (life-force) of our ocean, combating climate change, supporting environmental innovation, and conserving and protecting New Zealand wildlife.

In the Hauraki Gulf, overfishing, plastic pollution, and impacts from climate change are threatening our marine taonga — including Bryde’s whales. With only some 135 left, these magnificent whales are at risk of disappearing from our waters forever.

In collaboration with mana whenua and local communities, we’re working to help restore the waters that Bryde’s whales need to survive and thrive. Your gift right now could help:

• Restore our waterways through community-led plantings. Planting natives along waterways helps prevent pollution and sediment from flowing into the Gulf and smothering nurseries for juvenile fish. This means cleaner water for Bryde’s whales and more fish for them to eat!
• Provide habitat for marine species through kelp regeneration projects. Restoring our kelp forests provides vital habitat for fish and many other species and improves the health of the entire ecosystem.
• Fund the development of marine protected areas. Marine protection is crucial to give habitats, fish stocks, and Bryde’s whales a chance to recover and thrive, and build resilience to climate change.

For more information on these environmental science projects, click here. 

Together, we can restore the wonder of the Gulf so that future generations can enjoy these amazing whales for years to come.

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