We are proud to present the National Geographic exhibition Pristine Seas: Bringing the Ocean Back.
Explore breathtaking ocean photography and discover the incredible stories behind 44 global expeditions. Learn how marine protected areas are essential for ocean health, and how they benefit both wildlife and communities. Take in the stunning imagery from vibrant coral reefs to icy Antarctic vistas.
Don't miss this chance to be inspired and see the ocean like never before! The exhibition runs Saturday 14 September to Sunday 9 February and is part of your general admission entry.
Location: Franz Josef Land, Russia Expedition Dates: July to September 2013 Protection Status: Protected, 2016 A polar bear gazes at the iceless sea. Their seal prey live on the edge of the sea ice during summer months. Global warming is shrinking ice in the Arctic Ocean, which greatly reduces the habitat the polar bears depend on for their survival.
Location: Palau Expedition Dates: September 2014 Protection Status: Protected, 2015 Sunlight backlights a large gorgonian coral. The branches are formed by thousands of small individuals, each one using a set of tentacles to catch plankton and other food particles from the water. Marine protected areas help maintain the rich biodiversity that defines Palau.
Location: Galápagos Islands, Ecuador Expedition Dates: November to December 2015 Protection Status: Protected, 2016 A young Galápagos sea lion approaches the camera. A diver’s paradise, the islands harbor over 2,900 known species of fish, invertebrates, and marine mammals. Key organisms include endemic seabirds, the world’s only marine iguana, and the highest abundance of sharks on the planet.
Location: Palau Expedition Dates: August to September 2014 Protection Status: Protected, 2015 Measuring two and a half meters (eight feet) wide, these giant manta rays swim through the German Channel in Palau with mouths open, feeding on plankton filtered from the water. Plankton accumulate in the reef channels before high tide.
Daily from 9:00am - 5:00pm
(including public holidays)
last entry 4:30pm
Marine Parade, Napier
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