Hauraki Gulf Sea Life

Whangaparaoa Peninsula is surrounded by the Tikapa Moana - the Hauraki Gulf. We thought about what might be found in, on, over and near the water of the Hauraki Gulf.

Next we discussed why the Gulf is important to us and how we could help looked after it. We learnt about being kaitiaki (people who care for or look after things - guardians). Our ocean is so important as it gives us food (kai moana), water (evaporated water forms part of the water cycle), and oxygen from the plankton etc. As well as this the ocean provides us with recreation opportunities such as surfing, snorkelling, swimming, sailing; and it provides transport for cargo and people.

There are many great videos on Young Ocean Explorers about creatures in the Hauraki Gulf and how we can look after them. We looked at 1+ a day - if we all picked up one piece of plastic a day we could make a difference. 

Here is what kids think is in the Hauraki Gulf at the start of our learning...