Revive Our Gulf

Mauri from mussels Mussel reefs once dominated the Hauraki Gulf. Bringing them back is key to improving its mauri, or life sustaining capacity. Find out more about why this project exists and why mussels are key.

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Become a supporter

Join the mussel hustle. Support our work by becoming an individual or corporate sponsor.

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Become a volunteer

Keen to get involved? Find out about volunteer events and opportunities.

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Love the Hauraki Gulf?

Got a special connection to the Gulf? Boaties, fishers, divers: Here’s how you can help the cause.

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Ōkahu Bay

Situated 10 minutes drive along the waterfront from Auckland’s CBD is Ōkahu Bay. Looking out across the Waitematā towards Rangitoto there was once a carpet of kūtai / mussels forming extensive reefs in the Rangitoto channel. Working …

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Removal of harmful nitrogen – another reason to ‘re-mussel the Gulf’

Scientists have been digging in to understand how kūtai / green-lipped mussels remove nitrogen as part of the nutrient cycle. The results are staggering.

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About the Revive Our Gulf project

This video describes the Revive Our Gulf project.

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We acknowledge the Treaty rights of mana whenua across Tīkapa Moana / Te Moananui ā-Toi. All our projects are conducted in partnership and collaboration with iwi / hapū and the wider community.