If you're wondering how it has come to such a desperate situation with Hector's and Maui dolphins, check out this article. Hot off the press!
The Ministry for Primary Industries approach to dolphin protection is no longer backed up by science. The International Whaling Commission has reviewed MPI's model and made several strong recommendations to fix it. MPI are dragging their feet on fixing their model, but already it's clear that bycatch is much higher than previously thought (and with much bigger confidence limits). Until the MPI model is fixed properly, there is no longer any scientific basis for figuring out how many dolphins are killed in fishing nets each year - let alone whether this number is sustainable.
Yet another oil spill in Akaroa Harbour! Worse this time, because it's a worse pollutant and further into the harbour.
Navy vessel spills up to 300 litres of oil in Akaroa Harbour
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Up to 300 litres of lubricating oil leaked from HMNZS Te Kaha, with Environment Canterbury monitoring the clean‑up and warning the public to avoid affected areas.
Excellent interview with Christine Rose from Maui and Hector's Dolphin Defenders. This is a super quick way to find out what's going on!
95bfm.com
Māui and Hector’s Dolphin Defenders, a small New Zealand charity, has launched another court case against the United States government at the Court of International Trade. The organisation already ...