Veronica Rotman

Guest writer

Veronica Rotman is a marine scientist, tertiary educator, science communicator and PhD candidate at the University of Auckland.

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New Zealand isn’t just failing to act on ocean protection, it’s actively undoing progress

'Representing Aotearoa at the UN Ocean Conference, I felt embarrassed by our lack of leadership and our inaction.'

By Veronica Rotman | 22nd July, 2025