Testimonial
"Having done some research on sustainable fishing methods, visiting the Opotiki Community Reef site was incredibly interesting. It is an excellent example of what can be done to ensure that fish populations thrive in the future."
Alison M., Hampshire, UK
Testimonial
"Thank you for taking us out on such an awesome fishing trip. We thoroughly enjoyed the experience. I am still amazed that we caught so many fish (large snapper, kahawai, gurnard and mackerel) in only 2.5 hours fishing. I have been fishing for many years, but never before have I caught so many quality fish in such a short time."
Sione (Hamilton, NZ)
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Most of the World's carbon dioxide is contained within our oceans.
If you are looking for ways to counter your marine ecological footprint on this planet then REAF offers marine habitat creation that effectively reduces carbon dioxide.
Similar to Carbon Credits, we call them Marine Life Credits.
Our win - win story.
Maori mythology is that Maui, a legendary hero to New Zealanders, while out on a fishing trip, called on his great powers to hook a giant fish. With the help of his brothers, he hauled up Te Ika a Maui (Maui's fish), known today as the North Island of New Zealand.
Thus begins the strong connection with both fishing and the seabed that Maori and New Zealanders hold today. Mankinds history has been one of taking from the sea, but now a new calling is heard asking for your help to give back to the marine world.
Many sea beds are relatively quite barren and lack the structure that many fish and other marine species need. A start has been made with enhancing such seabed just out of the little coastal township of Opotiki, New Zealand.
Additional benefits also abound. Faced with declining marine stocks and rising fuel costs, reef building or 'seabed enhancement' as we call it, is also about growing more fish, closer to port and exploring the skills and ethics needed to harvest them sustainably so that we can keep providing healthy seafood for our families in centuries to come.
REAF is the organisational home of varied Marine ventures. We offer many options for you to get involved in this win-win marine adventure no matter where you might live. Marine Life Tours, Eco-Fishing Trips, Reef Building and Memory Reefs are just some of our ventures.
New in 2009. We are now able to offer Marine Life Credits to help offset your marine 'eco-footprint'.
