As the clock struck midnight on January 1, 2025, Caitlin Berquist found herself gazing out at an endless expanse of barren, dry earth under the Antarctic sun, with no darkness to mark the transition between night and day. Welcome to Taylor Valley, part of...
In a venture to understand global climate dynamics, the 2025 BLAKE Expedition is set to depart on a research mission to the Auckland and Campbell islands next month. Departing March 1st aboard HMNZS Canterbury, this two-week voyage will bring together a 23-strong crew...
As Seaweek 2025 approaches this March, the team at BLAKE is backing the beloved short-tail stingray (whai) a the Fish of the Year for the annual Mountains to Sea Conservation Trust’s competition. The whai, scientifically known as Bathytohshia Brevicaudata,...
In a world where remote work often defines our daily routines, there’s something magical about bringing a team together in person. Last week, the BLAKE team gathered in Tāmaki Makaurau (Auckland) for two days of professional development, strategic planning, and...
As Sail GP came to Tāmaki Makaurau, the BLAKE team had an exciting opportunity to visit the Emirates Great Britain Sail GP tech site and share some insights with the crew. Sir Peter Blake’s mission was to inspire people to reconnect with the environment through...
In an exciting fusion of environmental science and innovation, BLAKE Ambassador Kaylee Mihaljevich has recently completed two weeks at NIWA’s Ruakura site. Alongside fellow BLAKE Ambassador Tiana Edwards, the pair helped pioneer sustainable solutions for...
