Blue Cradle

The Blue Cradle Foundation is a New Zealand registered Trust based in Ōtautahi-Christchurch and since June 23rd 2020.

We have three main objectives:

1. To promote the conservation and regeneration of the ocean’s ecosystems and species.

2. To promote and support communities working on ocean health impact solutions in Aotearoa New Zealand and beyond.

3. To promote ocean literacy, marine science and conservation education and ocean science for sustainable development.

Headquartered at Lyttelton Harbour, one of New Zealand’s largest ports, Blue Cradle’s home is inside a marine mammal sanctuary, the Banks Peninsula (Horomaka).

By working at the local, national, regional and international level, we also aim to cultivate a sense of “home port” with strong community ties & activities.

Our approach is to work with local stakeholders and actors, including Iwi, the Christchurch City Council, Christchurch NZ, universities, companies and regional environmental government to bring ocean science and conservation issues to the local population, building their ocean literacy.