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
Marine Invaders Saltwater Country
Brand New Release Now Available
NSW Australia version
Marine Invaders Saltwater Country was developed in close partnership with The Wollotuka Institute, University of Newcastle Australia with strong emphasis on First Nations knowledge
Read more about the project here
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
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
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
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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.
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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...
