Conservation Articles
Peter Burling and Blair Tuke, both unrivalled sailors and co-founders of Live Ocean, salute the passage of the NZ’s Hauraki Gulf Marine Protection Bill as a massive stride forward for the Gulf. This achievement has been central in the mission of these three-time America’s Cup victors, multiple Olympic medallists, and distinguished SailGP sailors, who initiated the Live Ocean marine conservation entity half a decade ago. Since its establishment, Live Ocean has commendably infused $3.5 million to endorse 17 Marine conservation missions.
The Hauraki Gulf, celebrated for its richness in biodiversity, has always been under Live Ocean’s spotlight. The spirited duo expresses their enthusiasm as this long-anticipated Bill will offer enhanced safeguarding to this treasured area. Blair Tuke, one half of the founding duo, commends the immense effort invoked by various community groups and individuals to realise this monumental achievement.
The Ocean’s Logbook, a visionary endeavour, is championing a significant cause. It ingeniously harnesses the global chorus of voices crying out for healthier oceans. It functions as a hub, collating and broadcasting the concerns, ideas, and solutions from individuals, groups and organizations worldwide all committed to preserve our oceans.
As a platform, the Logbook helps to magnify the voice of conservationists, sailors, marine scientists, and all those who feel a strong connection with our world’s waters. In the era of globalization, understanding and taking action on such a widespread issue can only be achieved when each voice is heard and valued.
In a world where over three-quarters of the Earth’s surface is covered by water, the eco-conscious mission of the Ocean’s Logbook is indeed crucial. The collective voice represented in the Logbook reminds us of the critical role our oceans play in the Earth’s complex ecological balance.