New signs will be installed at Auckland Council tidal grids soon. What can and what we can’t do on tidal grid faciliites, and what is the environmentally safe way to clean in the water?

New and improved operations are always welcome news for boat owners

Try this summary of new marine protections in the Hauraki Gulf / Tikapa Moana, the exotic caulerpa rules, and pest-free islands.

If there was a silver lining in the fight against the exotic caulerpa seaweed, it’s the considerable local innovation that is making tools available to fight the war against marine pests.

Why don’t we want these pest species on pest free islands? We’ll tell you why!

Greater Wellington Regional Council and Top of the South Marine Biosecurity Partnership (TOS) have completed the second regional marine pest survey on moored vessels in Wellington marinas.

Great news! Two of our top boating spots have been declared free of the marine pest Mediterranean fanworm

Boating on lakes and harbours this summer? You need to know these five things about the invasive freshwater clam.

New Controlled Area Notices; new treatment tool reports published; Further research planned on impacts and dynamics of exotic caulerpa

Bay of Plenty Regional Council has developed a new dashboard to help track some broad details of who it has talked to, and what they know - or don’t know - about marine pests.

Surveillance continues to turn up occasional Mediterranean fanworm (Sabella spallanzanii) findings, and councils continue to respond as quickly as possible to get on top of incursions before they can get established and spread further.

Nelson boat owners and those traveling around the country will soon have two new options  for their haulout and maintenance - no matter how big, small or challenging they are to lift. 

Port of Auckland has announced it is in the final stages of developing an innovative in-port biofouling solution to clean niche areas of ships without compromising environmental safety

New technology developed in the fight against exotic caulerpa also has useful applications for marinas and structure owners. 

Our mission this summer is to get everyone out there who are on and in the water, more familiar with what marine pests look like and how to report anything suspicious.

New research undertaken in the Northern Hemisphere is showing that Clavelina oblonga has the potential there to have more negative impacts on the marine ecosystems and industry, particularly aquaculture, than initially thought.

In this article, we unpack some of the most common myths about marine pests – from whether they’re “just a natural part of evolution” to whether cleaning your boat really makes a difference – and explain why the truth matters for the future health of our marine environment.

A recap on the first year of Cawthron’s MBIE-funded research programme to accelerate effective marine pest management in Aotearoa

From mowing lawns to protecting our coastlines: how Jack Bowick became the Bay of Plenty’s newest marine biosecurity ambassador.

Experts say they would rather get 1000 false alarms than miss the one that is right.