New Zealand Marine Studies Centre (Marine Science, University of Otago)

The NZ Marine Studies Centre provides a window into marine research at the University of Otago. The centre showcases local marine life and offers marine education programmes for all ages. Our mission is to foster understanding and appreciation of Aotearoa’s unique marine environment and responsibility towards its conservation. From school visits to community workshops and programmes, there are marine activities for everyone.

Our education programmes are supported by a range of exhibits/displays such as our:

• Treasure Wall
• Yellow Submarine
• Underwater Film Equipment
• Live Displays
• Touch Tanks
• Portobello Marine Lab History Panels

For more information on our exhibits/displays, follow the link below: https://www.otago.ac.nz/marine-studies/explore/study

For more information on school programmes and pricing, visit our website: https://www.otago.ac.nz/marine-studies/learn-with-us

To book one of our Marine Encounters Tours, visit our Humanitix page: https://events.humanitix.com/marine-encounters-at-the-nz-marine-studies-centre

For more information, please contact us using our details below.