How can we restore and revive our degraded marine environment? In this series of eight 30 minute programmes, Craig Prichard from the Cawthron Institute

talks with scientists and marine professionals about the work they are doing, and how others can help around the Top of the South to mend what many regard

as the watery desert in Te Tai-o-Aorere, Mohua, and the Sounds.

Mending our Desert in the Bay has finished its current season on Fresh FM but will return with new episodes in 2025.

Music Credit: The programmes open with the tune ‘Botanical Road’ from Ceol Manawatu’s second album, MHOR. (https://www.ceolmanawatu.co.nz/) and closes with the tune ‘Tuesday Session Smile’ from the Band’s third album, TILL.

Ceol Manawatu is a musical collective performing and recording Celtic-influenced tunes and songs from the Manawatu. Contact ceolmanawatu@gmail.com