New Zealand’s Tatai Aho Rau LEARNZ, Toitu Te Whenua Land Information New Zealand and Discovery Marine Ltd have created a Geospatial Virtual Field Trip (VFT) for schools. The VFT is based on the LINZ HS76 Approaches to Gisborne Hydrographic Survey that has the title ‘What lies beneath?  Discovering the secrets of our seabed’ - https://www.learnz.org.nz/mapping241

 The emphasis on seabed mapping and its contribution to marine navigation and environmental management aligns closely with the United Nations Development Programme Sustainable Development Goal 14 of conserving and sustainably using the oceans, seas, and marine resources. It also reflects SDG 4: Quality Education. Highlighting geospatial science and technology supports the goal of providing a quality education and fostering experiential learning for students.

 The LEARNZ teachers will be using the summary page in their communications with schoolteachers around New Zealand to sign up students for the VFT and live web conference that will take place when the VFT website is published and accessible by schools on Monday 10 June 2024.

  So, if you know educators interested in the marine environment, geospatial science and technology then we encourage you to share the link with those that may be interested.