Our friends from Black Cat Cruises wrote this great article summarising how important Hector's dolphins are, not just as a key species in marine ecosystems, but also to NZ's economy. Have a read and learn about the threats they face and why set nets must be banned if we want them to survive. We agree, come on NZ we can do better! blackcat.co.nz/the-100m-dolphin/
THE $100M DOLPHIN - Black Cat Cruises
blackcat.co.nz
It’s estimated that the Hector’s dolphin industry generates around $10M a year in direct and indirect revenue and supports around 100 jobs in Canterbury alone. The dolphins are the must do attraction in Akaroa and bring vital tourism dollars to the region. Over $100M in the last 10 years.
What a relief! No mining in Maui dolphin habitat. With only 57 dolphins left, they need every bit of protection they can get!
www.stuff.co.nz/national/106640389/environmentalists-win-appeal-against-seabed-mining-decision
www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK1808/S00656/south-taranaki-iwi-ngati-ruanui-wins-seabed-mining-appeal.htm
Cool. Sperm whales like these squid!
