Discover the extraordinary marine life of the Hauraki Gulf and the work being done to protect and restore its health and mauri.
On display from 5 September to 5 December 2026
Covering more than 1.2 million hectares, the Gulf is home to kelp forests, shellfish beds, seagrass meadows, fish, marine mammals and internationally significant seabird populations. However, increasing pressures from both land and sea have caused its health to decline.
Living Gulf: From Threats to Recovery explores how marine biosecurity, pest surveillance and marine protected areas are helping safeguard vulnerable species and habitats. It also highlights encouraging signs of recovery, including the return of larger numbers of kōura (crayfish) and tāmure (snapper) in some protected areas, helping kelp forests thrive once again.
Featuring information displays, video, an interactive touchscreen and marine biosecurity specimens, the exhibition also shares simple ways we can all help protect this special marine environment.
