Design a Hero Competition: Protecting Our Moana from Marine Pests

Design a superhero, protect the Moana! Enter now and go in a draw to win a share of $1500 in prizes!

Keeping our coastlines healthy requires teamwork, fresh ideas, and a strong understanding of our local marine ecosystems. Invasive marine pests pose a significant threat to our native biodiversity, often hitchhiking on boat hulls and equipment. To combat this issue, we need the next generation of environmental advocates to get involved and understand the science behind biosecurity.

The Bay of Plenty Regional Council is calling on future guardians of the moana to help protect our harbours and seas. These school holidays, they are running a creative initiative to engage young minds with local conservation efforts. By designing a character capable of fighting off invasive species, rangatahi can learn about marine biology while putting their artistic skills to the test.

Competition Details

• Initiative: Design a Hero competition focused on marine pests.

• Organiser: Bay of Plenty Regional Council (Toi Moana).

• Target Audience: Rangatahi looking for a fun and educational school holiday project.

• Goal: Choose one of the marine pests from this list, create a superhero with the powers to stop it and upload your entry online. Every entry goes in to win!

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