The following questions from schools are answered by Marine Researcher Dr Kura Paul-Burke:

1. Is the Rena oil spill still affecting the wildlife in New Zealand?

2. We are more aware that plastic is polluting our oceans, is what we are doing making a difference?

3. Are there more whale standings happening and are we, as humans making that happen?

4. Where is the place whale strandings are happening the most and why do you think this is?

5. Which animal species do you notice the most is declining?

6. What evidence do you have that pollution is affecting the animals in New Zealand oceans?

7. How much of our oceans are still unexplored and how many species do you think there may be undiscovered?

8. Can you tell us more about sea weed, what it's made of and how important it is to the food chain?

9. How many species of fish are there around New Zealand?

10. Are boats affecting New Zealand's wildlife and if so how?

11. Do all the boats disturb the species in the harbour?

12. What is the most endangered sea species in Aotearoa?

13. How would the harbour cope if one vital species like mussels died out?

14. If you were able to change something that is happeing to our moana, what would it be?

15. Are marinas and moorings and anchors bad, do they harm our sea life?

More at https://www.learnz.org.nz/sustainableseas201/connect-with-experts