Sir Peter Blake Marine Education Recreation Centre
Patrick Burnham has a background in marine education and biology, working in various educational programs and roles related to marine science. With experience as an Educational Programs Coordinator, Science Teacher, Marine Science Educator, and Instructor, Patrick has developed and instructed programs connecting students to the marine world. With a Bachelor of Science degree in Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography, Patrick has demonstrated a passion for marine science education and environmental stewardship.
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Sir Peter Blake Marine Education Recreation Centre
Sir Peter Blake Marine Education & Recreation Centre (MERC) is a not for profit Charity based at Long Bay, Auckland. We offer marine based environmental education and outdoor recreational experiences to Schools, other not for profit organisations and assorted business and corporate groups. MERC can accommodate up to 85 people at any time for overnight stays and activities, and up to a total of 120 people per day. A day programme consists of 3 activities on the day and instruction is given between 9am and 4pm. There is scope to organise short duration, single day and multi-day courses, and these are specifically developed to meet the needs of each group.Our facilities have separate teacher/leader accommodation, multi-purpose hall, wheelchair access and large kitchen & dining facilities. We also offer conference facilities for up to 40 people overlooking the Long Bay-Okura Marine Reserve, Tiritiri Matangi Island and the Whangaparaoa Peninsula