About
This regionally and nationally recognised project aims to discover and document the subtidal rocky reef communities found in the South Taranaki Bight. Focusing on one target reef (approx. 11km offshore and depth of approx. 23metres),
When the Project began in 2015, it received ‘Curious Minds’ funding, which enabled us to work with our local community alongside a marine scientist to develop survey methods. In 2018 we applied to the Toi Foundation for program funding to help us further grow our project and add additional survey methods and outreach.
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Toi continues to be our major funding supporter established as a Charitable Trust in 1988, (under the name TSB Community Trust).
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Partners in the Project are: South Taranaki Underwater Club, Hawera High School, Patea Area School, Te Kaahui o Rauru and Te Runanga o Ngati Ruanui Trust.
Our 8-year old grandson came out of [Project Reef's] talk fizzing and so much more knowledgable about his natural environment. Thank you for that gift.
- Keith Whanganui Project Reef Talk Attendee
Our Vision
Using S.T.E.A.M, this project helps in creating a repository of knowledge about subtidal rocky reef communities found in the South Taranaki Bight, for now, and into the future.
Core Values
Accountable, Scientifically robust, Innovative, Collaborative, Community Focused
"[Project Reef] is full of colour and sea life, it deserves everyone knowing about it!" - Patea School Student
OUR TEAM
Educators, Divers, Fishermen, Scientists, Engineers, Designers, Filmmakers... the list goes on!
The team that brings the project reef to the surface is extensive!
