The Maui’s dolphin and other endangered marine mammals have been the focus of a huge international conference taking place in […]
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Southern right whale breeding studied
The first paternity study of southern right whales has found a surprisingly high level of local breeding success for males, […]
Continue readingMaui’s dolphins need better protection – scientists
A new Department of Conservation report estimates there are approximately 55 Maui’s dolphins left, leading experts to call for better […]
Continue readingWhale Survey in Cook Strait
The annual Cook Strait Whale Survey is underway and two journalists taking part have uncovered a whale hunting legacy that […]
Continue reading‘Fish for the future’ – the science behind the catch
ONLINE BRIEFING: Monday 8 March 2010, 11 am NZT Seaweek kicks off this week with the theme ‘Fish for the […]
Continue readingKirstie Knowles: Human predators driving sharks to the brink
Kirstie Knowles, marine conservation advocate for Forest & Bird, writes in today’s Herald about the devastating impact of long-line fishing […]
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