The Government has announced a suite of measures in an effort to protect New Zealand’s native Māui and Hector’s dolphins. […]
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Dolphin protection plan – Expert Reaction
The Government has proposed plans to expand protection for Māui and Hector’s dolphins. A discussion document, released today, includes proposals […]
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Cameras on fishing boats – Expert Reaction
Commercial fishing vessels at greatest risk of encountering rare Māui dolphins will be required to operate with on-board cameras from […]
Continue readingNZ Herald: DNA focus of dolphin count
Researchers will use DNA profiling to count Maui dolphins, which are the world’s rarest. An excerpt: (read in full here) […]
Continue readingDargaville News: Energy plans jeopardise snapper population
Rose Stirling of the Dargaville News reports that Crest Energy’s plan to build a tidal power station in the Kaipara […]
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