Marine Encounters at the NZ Marine Studies Centre
Sunday, 11 December 2022
Connect to your coast and meet local marine species to find out what makes them special, vulnerable and resilient.
Marine Encounters at the NZ Marine Studies Centre
Sunday, 20 November 2022
Connect to your coast and meet local marine species to find out what makes them special, vulnerable and resilient.
Our Ocean – Bringing marine climate data to life
Sunday, 6 November 2022
Transform data into stories and artworks, in an immersive workshop exploring ocean climate change. Capture visual stories of local marine species that give meaning to scientific data and enhance the visibility of our changing ocean
Marine Mammal Discovery Day
Sunday, 30 October 2022
Find out about the amazing diversity of whales and dolphins in Aotearoa, learn about the latest local research projects, and discover new ways in which you can make a difference through citizen science and sharing your knowledge.
Thirst for Knowledge: The birds and the bees and fishing in the seas
Tuesday, 25 October 2022
Save the date for October's Thirst for Knowledge event, with Dr Gaya Gnanalingam from the Department of Marine Science at the University of Otago.
Marine Encounters at the NZ Marine Studies Centre
Sunday, 23 October 2022
Connect to your coast and meet local marine species to find out what makes them special, vulnerable and resilient.
CANCELLED: Marine Encounters at the NZ Marine Studies Centre
Sunday, 18 September 2022
Today's Marine Encounter tours have been cancelled. The next Marine Encounters are scheduled for 23 October 2022.
Be a Citizen Scientist!
Sunday, 11 September 2022
Help New Zealand Marine Studies Centre and Department of Conservation monitor the shore with Marine Metre Squared. What amazing animals will you find? Be a citizen scientist and earn a Kiwi Guardians Citizen Science Medal for Conservation Week!
Marine Encounters at the NZ Marine Studies Centre
Sunday, 21 August 2022
Connect to your coast and meet local marine species to find out what makes them special, vulnerable and resilient.
Marine Encounters at the NZ Marine Studies Centre
Sunday, 24 July 2022
Connect to your coast and meet local marine species to find out what makes them special, vulnerable and resilient.
Sea of Sounds – Coastal Care Workshop
Sunday, 17 July 2022
Did you know the pigfish can grunt and shrimp can snap? Join musician Judah Kelley to investigate ocean sounds!
Our Ocean: Bringing marine climate data to life
Saturday, 16 July 2022
Come explore some of the latest ocean climate data collected at Portobello and across New Zealand; collect a little of your own, and transform this into something more visual. No artistic skills are needed, this is for everyone!
Marine Encounters at the NZ Marine Studies Centre
Sunday, 12 June 2022
Connect to your coast and meet local marine species to find out what makes them special, vulnerable and resilient.
Marine Encounters at the NZ Marine Studies Centre
Sunday, 22 May 2022
Connect to your coast and meet local marine species to find out what makes them special, vulnerable and resilient.
Marine Encounters at the NZ Marine Studies Centre
Sunday, 13 March 2022
Connect to your coast and meet local marine species to find out what makes them special, vulnerable and resilient.
Seaweed Encounters at the NZ Marine Studies Centre
Sunday, 27 February 2022
Join scientists from the NZ Marine Studies Centre and Our Seas Our Future for this special tour! Find out what makes kelp vital for ocean health with a series of short talks, before getting hands on with our local seaweeds and marine animals.
Seaweed Encounters at the NZ Marine Studies Centre
Sunday, 27 February 2022
Join scientists from the NZ Marine Studies Centre and Our Seas Our Future for this special tour! Find out what makes kelp vital for ocean health with a series of short talks, before getting hands on with our local seaweeds and marine animals.
Marine Encounters at the NZ Marine Studies Centre
Sunday, 19 December 2021
During a tour of the NZ Marine Studies Centre at Portobello, connect to your coast and meet local marine species at our touch tanks to find out what makes them special, vulnerable and resilient.
Marine Encounters at the NZ Marine Studies Centre
Sunday, 19 December 2021
During a tour of the NZ Marine Studies Centre at Portobello, connect to your coast and meet local marine species at our touch tanks to find out what makes them special, vulnerable and resilient.
Marine Encounters at the NZ Marine Studies Centre
Sunday, 21 November 2021
During a tour of the NZ Marine Studies Centre at Portobello, connect to your coast and meet local marine species at our touch tanks to find out what makes them special, vulnerable and resilient.
Marine Encounters at the NZ Marine Studies Centre
Sunday, 21 November 2021
During a tour of the NZ Marine Studies Centre at Portobello, connect to your coast and meet local marine species at our touch tanks to find out what makes them special, vulnerable and resilient.
Living in the Low Tide – Rocky Shore Explore
Friday, 8 October 2021
Join Tamlyn and Hanna as they explore the low tide zone along our rocky shore!
CANCELLED – Marine Encounters at the NZ Marine Studies Centre
Sunday, 19 September 2021
During a tour of the NZ Marine Studies Centre at Portobello, connect to your coast and meet local marine species at our touch tanks to find out what makes them special, vulnerable and resilient.
Marine Encounters at the NZ Marine Studies Centre
Sunday, 18 July 2021
Connect to your coast and meet local marine species to find out what makes them special, vulnerable and resilient.
Marine Encounters at the NZ Marine Studies Centre
Sunday, 18 July 2021
Connect to your coast and meet local marine species to find out what makes them special, vulnerable and resilient.
Environmental Monitoring - Coastal Care Workshop for the Community
Saturday, 17 July 2021
A public workshop at the Albatross Centre where you will learn how to collect and use environmental data to take action for the environment.
Snippets from the Sea - Seaweed Secrets
Friday, 16 July 2021
Join a variety of experts for coffee, short presentations, films, and knowledge sharing all about seaweeds!
Environmental Monitoring - Coastal Care Workshop for Educators
Thursday, 15 July 2021
Take your teaching and learning out into the real world with this citizen science, coastal monitoring and actions workshop for educators and their families.
Aquavan Adventures – Amazing Adaptations
Tuesday, 13 July 2021
Get hands on with the Aquavan! Learn about crab feeding and defensive strategies, then meet some marine critters at our mobile touch tank.
Eyes Underwater: Livestream
Tuesday, 13 July 2021
What will we find off the Otago Peninsula coastline at the NZ Marine Studies Centre in this underwater explore with our Remote Operated Vehicle? Come join us for a dive off the coast from the comfort of your home!
Aquavan Adventures – Coastal Connections
Tuesday, 13 July 2021
Connect to your coast with the Aquavan and staff from the NZ Marine Studies Centre!
Shark Spy Community Talk
Monday, 12 July 2021
Join shark expert Rob Lewis as he takes you into the amazing world of our local sharks!
Marine Encounters at the NZ Marine Studies Centre
Sunday, 20 June 2021
During a tour of the NZ Marine Studies Centre at Portobello, connect to your coast and meet local marine species at our touch tanks to find out what makes them special, vulnerable and resilient.
Marine Encounters at the NZ Marine Studies Centre
Sunday, 20 June 2021
During a tour of the NZ Marine Studies Centre at Portobello, connect to your coast and meet local marine species at our touch tanks to find out what makes them special, vulnerable and resilient.
Marine Encounters at the NZ Marine Studies Centre
Sunday, 16 May 2021
During a tour of the NZ Marine Studies Centre at Portobello, connect to your coast and meet some of our special, local, critters!
Snippets from the Sea - Seabirds
Friday, 23 April 2021
Join us for this public seminar ' Snippets from the Sea - Seabirds'
Marine Encounters at the NZ Marine Studies Centre
Sunday, 14 March 2021
During a tour of the NZ Marine Studies Centre at Portobello, connect to your coast and meet some of our special, local, critters!
Marine Encounters at the NZ Marine Studies Centre
Sunday, 14 March 2021
During a tour of the NZ Marine Studies Centre at Portobello, connect to your coast and meet some of our special, local, critters!
Coastal Care Workshop - Marine photography
Saturday, 13 March 2021
Learn about photography on the seashore, indoor macro-photography and how we can use photography to help care for our coast.
Eyes Underwater - an online event
Monday, 8 March 2021
What will we find off the coastline at the NZ Marine Studies Centre in this underwater explore with our remote operated vehicle?
Marine Encounters at the NZ Marine Studies Centre
Sunday, 21 February 2021
During a tour of the NZ Marine Studies Centre at Portobello, connect to your coast and meet some of our special, local, critters!
Marine Encounters - NZ Marine Studies Centre Guided Tour
Sunday, 25 October 2020
Join the educators at the NZ Marine Studies Centre as we explore our unique, local marine environment.
8 March 2020, It's a shore thing MM2 for Seaweek
Sunday, 8 March 2020
What better way to celebrate Seaweek 2020 by scrambling across the seashore!! Come along and find out more about what is on your coastlines by having a go at Marine Metre Squared.
Shark Spy Expert Talk
Thursday, 5 March 2020
At least ten different species of sharks are found in Otago coastal waters, but very little is known about their population sizes, or where they go, feed, mate, or have their young.
Rapid earthquake source characterisation - Bill Fry
Friday, 18 October 2019
Dr Bill Fry, GNS Science, Hochstetter Lecture supplementary talk
East Otago Bioblitz
Sunday, 29 September 2019
Join a day at the beach, connecting with scientists, rūnaka and the community to discover what makes Dunedin’s northern coastline special.
Wild Food Webs and Fishy Feasts for Wild Dunedin Festival
Sunday, 28 April 2019
Join a marine scientist at the NZ Marine Studies Centre at Portobello to find out about marine food webs - who eats what in the ocean.
Ferry from Port Chalmers to Wild Food Webs and Fishy Feasts
Sunday, 28 April 2019
Cruise across the beautiful Otago harbour on the 'Sootychaser' from Back Beach departing 9:45am to arrive at the NZ Marine Studies Centre in time for a 'Wild Food Webs and Fishy Feasts' session starting at 10am.
Sharks - Inside and out
Saturday, 15 September 2018
Get a close look at a 2.5 metre Sevengill shark!
Wild food webs and fishy feasts
Sunday, 22 April 2018
Find out about marine food webs - who eats what in the ocean.
Marine Mammal Identification Workshop
Saturday, 24 February 2018
Gain up-to-date information about marine mammal biology, identification techniques, current research and conservation issues.
Marine Photography Workshop
Saturday, 20 January 2018
Learn from an expert! If you are interested in improving your techniques for photographing marine life, then come and learn some ‘tricks of the trade’ from well-known wildlife photographer, Rod Morris.
Sediment and seashores
Sunday, 22 October 2017
Join a marine scientist to discover the amazing marine animals and plants that live in the intertidal zone and discover how the biodiversity is affected by harbour changes.
Portobello Marine Encounters: Past and Present
Sunday, 15 October 2017
From a fish hatchery in 1904 to a state-of-the-art university teaching laboratory, come and see the new facilities at the Portobello Marine Laboratory and encounter the marine life studied here.
