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Let's Spread the Game - Not Invasives

Marine Invaders is all ages, and takes less than 15 minutes!

We want to empower the swimmers, boaties, divers, beach walkers, fisher people and water crafters to look around and learn about the moana.

After all they are the everyday scientists!

We have been played in schools, at festivals and community events, in workshops at conferences and in libraries

Also - we make a great gift for the eco-conscious ocean explorer

Check our Pack Deals

Te Reo Māori Edition

Marine Invaders is now available in Te Reo Māori - you can get your hands on it today

We have a discounted double pack with the English version or a Classroom Pack for Schools

If your school already has a House of Science membership - you can book their Invasion Busters / Ngā Kaiārai Kaiurutomo yo get access to the game

House of Science Resource Kits

Our Mission

Our dream is to stop pest species spreading across New Zealand - and this can only be done with the support of the community

We designed a game to help ocean enthusiasts dive deeper into species identification, and to highlight the impact of invasive species, but also to highlight how we can support native species to thrive

Marine Invaders was created by Elizabeth Copeland (University of Waikato), graphic design by Marika Obst

Reviews

Marine Invaders has been user-tested in classrooms and at home

"The kids loved how interactive the session was and learnt a lot from your card game"

– Intermediate Teacher Ana

“I have used Marine Invaders with primary schools and high schools, in marae-based learning settings, and at home with my own kids. It’s a fantastic, easily portable resource that everyone enjoys! The kids especially appreciate the Aotearoa-NZ focus of the game with great pictures, and they drive lots of interesting discussions during play about species they have seen or heard about, and sometimes they surprise me with their ethical questions on managing native and invasive species. It’s a great way to have fun and drive discussions, and the competitive aspect is a hit with kids (and also adults!)”

– Dr Shari Gallop, Scientist and Educator

Want to Collaborate?

  • Want to Test Marine Invaders?

    Can we tell you a secret?

    We are going international!

    We are in the process of making a NSW version of Marine Invaders

    Anyone wanting to jump on board or be the first to try the game in person contact us!

    Read more 

  • Who Can We Support?

    Non-for-profits or charities

    Schools, teachers, careers advisors

    Iwi, hapu, marae

    Councils,

    Libraries, learning hubs

    Museums

    Anyone with a cool idea

    Contact The Team 
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Wholesale Pricing

Wholesale pricing available for suppliers

For information on bulk discounts, please contact our team directly marineinvadersnz@gmail.com

Blog posts

  • Join Us in Developing an Australian Marine Biosecurity Card Game!

    Join Us in Developing an Australian Marine Bios...

    We are excited to announce the development of a culturally relevant Australian Edition of Marine Invaders! Designed for distribution in NSW schools in a collaboration with DeadlyScience, a renowned Aboriginal run...

    Join Us in Developing an Australian Marine Bios...

    We are excited to announce the development of a culturally relevant Australian Edition of Marine Invaders! Designed for distribution in NSW schools in a collaboration with DeadlyScience, a renowned Aboriginal run...

  • microscope with kina sea urchin native species

    Marine Invaders: A Classroom Game Changer

    Dive into the depths of marine science education with our latest blog post! Discover how "Marine Invaders," an educational game, is making waves in New Zealand classrooms by supporting marine...

    Marine Invaders: A Classroom Game Changer

    Dive into the depths of marine science education with our latest blog post! Discover how "Marine Invaders," an educational game, is making waves in New Zealand classrooms by supporting marine...

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