Gulf Harbour Marina Joins Seakeepers South Pacific

PARTNERSHIP EXPANDS OPPORTUNITIES FOR BOATERS TO SUPPORT MARINE SCIENCE AND OCEAN CONSERVATION ACROSS NEW ZEALAND

Auckland, New Zealand, July 2026 – SeaKeepers South Pacific is proud to announce a new partnership with Gulf Harbour Marina, one of New Zealand’s premier boating destinations, further expanding a growing network of waterfront organizations committed to advancing marine science, ocean conservation, education, and sustainability throughout the South Pacific.

Located on Auckland’s scenic Whangaparāoa Peninsula, Gulf Harbour Marina is a leading marina destination offering world-class facilities, comprehensive marine services, and convenient access to some of New Zealand’s most renowned cruising grounds, including the Hauraki Gulf. Home to a vibrant community of recreational boaters, cruising enthusiasts, and marine businesses, the marina provides an ideal platform to engage the boating community in meaningful ocean conservation initiatives.

Through this partnership, Gulf Harbour Marina joins SeaKeepers South Pacific’s expanding Marina Partner network, helping create new opportunities for marina users, vessel owners, and visiting cruisers to participate in citizen science, marine research, educational outreach, and conservation programs across the region.

Melissa White, Director of SeaKeepers South Pacific, welcomed the collaboration.

“Gulf Harbour Marina’s strong boating community and commitment to supporting the marine sector make it an ideal partner as we continue expanding SeaKeepers’ presence throughout New Zealand and the South Pacific. Together, we look forward to inspiring more vessel owners and marina visitors to contribute directly to scientific research and ocean conservation.”

EXPANDING IMPACT ACROSS NEW ZEALAND

As a Marina Partner, Gulf Harbour Marina will help raise awareness of SeaKeepers’ Citizen Science initiatives, educational programs, and scientist-led expeditions, while connecting the local boating community with opportunities to support ongoing marine research. Participating vessels can assist scientists by collecting valuable environmental data, hosting research missions, and contributing to collaborative conservation efforts that improve understanding and protection of marine ecosystems.

The partnership also creates opportunities for future educational events, community engagement activities, and collaborative programs that bring together scientists, students, vessel owners, and local communities through hands-on marine conservation experiences.

SeaKeepers South Pacific continues to expand its network of marina, industry, and vessel partners across the region, strengthening collaboration between the recreational boating community and the scientific community to help protect our oceans for future generations.

For more information about Gulf Harbour Marina, visit https://gulfharbourmarina.co.nz/.

ABOUT THE INTERNATIONAL SEAKEEPERS SOCIETY

The International SeaKeepers Society is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organisation that facilitates oceanographic research, conservation, and education through direct involvement with the yachting community. Providing educational resources and hands-on marine science experiences to students is the primary focus for ensuring the wellbeing of our planet. SeaKeepers enables the yachting community to take full advantage of their unique potential to advance marine sciences and raise awareness about global ocean issues.

Founded in Monaco in 1998, The International SeaKeepers Society has been supporting ocean conservation through direct involvement with the yachting community for more than twenty-seven years. What started as a data collection program aboard select luxury yachts, has evolved to engage thousands of participants annually with at-sea and coastal programming. Today SeaKeepers’ mission is focused on the DISCOVERY Programme which is comprised of Scientist-Led Expeditions, Citizen Science, Educational Outreach, and Community Engagement.

As a catalyst working with governments, scientists, institutions, and other marine organizations to further its mission, SeaKeepers supports sensible, achievable marine protection and restoration. Activities take place globally through the efforts of headquarters based in the United States with offices located on the east and west coast, and international representation in Singapore, the South Pacific, and the United Kingdom.

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