Citizens of the Sea — Education Charity in Nelson
Citizens of the Sea is a Charitable Trust charity in the Education sector, based in Nelson, Nelson.
Mission: To further charitable purposes by advancing education and other purposes beneficial to the Aotearoa New Zealand community, specifically; a) mobilising, equipping and empowering seafarers to collect data for scientific analysis; and b) using data and insights to understanding shifting patterns of life in the oceans, identify strategies for better management of marine ecosystems, inform climate models and enhance ocean health.
- Registration Number
- CC63539
- Charity Type
- Charitable Trust
- Registration Date
- 2025-04-28
- Status
- Active
- Sector
- Education
- Location
- Nelson, Nelson
- Website
- https://www.citizensofthesea.org
- info@citizensofthesea.org
Beneficiaries: General public
Board Members and Officers
Current Officers (5)
| Name | Role | Appointed |
|---|---|---|
| Rufino Varea | Trustee | 2025-10-07 |
| Gregory Knowles | Trustee | 2025-08-07 |
| Anne-Maree Schwarz | Trustee | 2025-06-23 |
| Gillian Wratt | Chair | 2025-02-03 |
| Volker Kuntzsch | Trustee | 2024-11-14 |
Former Officers (2)
- Adele Fitzpatrick — Executive Director (departed 2026-08-21)
- James Frankham — Trustee (departed 2025-07-31)
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Citizens of the Sea
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To further charitable purposes by advancing education and other purposes beneficial to the Aotearoa New Zealand community, specifically; a) mobilising, equipping and empowering seafarers to collect data for scientific analysis; and b) using data and insights to understanding shifting patterns of life in the oceans, identify strategies for better management of marine ecosystems, inform climate models and enhance ocean health.
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