Spread the word 

 We want all boaties and water users to be aware of marine biosecurity. If you are a marina operator, a boat club, a service provider or simply interested in protecting our coastlines, here are some easy ways you can help right now. 

Share on social

Jump on Facebook or Instagram to check out marine biosecurity social content. 

Post posters

There is a suite of ads, brochures and posters in five languages to display - be creative, put them on pier gates, noticeboards or even on bathroom doors. Choose the ones you like: 
Biofouling info in five languages
Marine pest posters

Get a cool new email signature or web graphic 

A range of sizes and designs are available. Use on your email signature, newsletter or website to support the cause. 
​Choose yours by using this link.
Contact us if you'd like yours customised with a specific message or image. 

Visit video

Watch and share from our marine biosecurity video library. Click here. 

Get the newsletter

'Beneath the Surface' will keep you updated with marine biosecurity news and views in the Top of the North regions. Subscribe here. 

Tell us

If you are doing great work in marine biosecurity, we want to know. Email info@marinepests.nz

We want everyone to check and clean their boats before they travel. But it's not only about marine pests! 

We want all boaties to check and clean their boats before they travel. But it's not only about marine pests! 

• Just like marine pests can hitchhike on our hulls and underwater fittings, ​rats, mice, ants and other pests can also travel on our vessels with us when we visit pristine islands and far away places –  conservation islands and other pest free areas.
• Dogs and cats sailing with us can cause damage when they go ashore. Check the requirements when you plan your voyage and don't take them to island reserves. Visit https://www.doc.govt.nz/pestfree to learn more.
• Check and clean footwear to remove soil and seeds. This stops diseases and weeds reaching new areas free of these pests.