Let's spread the game, not marine pests
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
Our Mission
Our dream is to stop marine 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 developed by Elizabeth Copeland (University of Waikato)
New Zealand Editions
Marine Invaders is available in English and 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
Featured collection
-
Marine Invaders- The Card Game Full Te Reo Māori Version
Regular price $28.75 NZDRegular priceUnit price per
Are you a Teacher Looking For Resources?
Marine Invaders Saltwater Country
Brand New Release Now Available
NSW Australian version
A new cross-institutional version of Marine Invaders has been created between researchers at the University of Waikato and the The Wollotuka Institute, University of Newcastle Australia with a focus on protecting Saltwater Country on the East Coast of NSW, with emphasis on Indigenous knowledge and practices
Supported by the University of Newcastle & University of Waikato Partnership Seed Fund Project, Deadly Science, KiwiNet Emerging Innovator Programme and the generosity of multiple contributors and communities.
Read more about the project here where we donated the first 100 copies to DeadlyScience
Customer Reviews
Marine Invaders has been user-tested in classrooms and at home
Aussie Version
"The artwork was excellent, made me wish there were more cards to look at! The game itself is really easy to pick up, and seems like it would be the perfect quick-paced game for a classroom full of kids"
– Dani Aguirre, Australian Institute of Marine Science
"I think this is a fantastic and important initiative, that will help to make biosecurity and marine stewardship a more common-place part of the Australian way of life"
– Dr Phoebe Arbon, Lecturer & Senior Research Worker & Queensland Biosecurity Ambassador
NZ Version
“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 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
Wholesale Pricing Options Available
Blog posts
-
Want a Free Workshop?
Want to test our new marine science card game? We are looking for workplaces, schools, government, universities and museums or anyone with an interest in native species conservation, and marine biosecurity.
Want a Free Workshop?
Want to test our new marine science card game? We are looking for workplaces, schools, government, universities and museums or anyone with an interest in native species conservation, and marine biosecurity.
-
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...
-
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...
