Cetacean Ecology Research Group - CERG

Clean Green Oceania? Think again! Sadly, our latest collaboration with , UOW: University of Wollongong, Australia and partners show just how much of an issue is 'down under' and how our marine mammals (as well as kai and humans) are exposed as a result - , , , , - Massey University - Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa, UTS: University of Technology Sydney, National Measurement Institute - read the full open access paper at MPB at https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0025326X26007368?via%3Dihub

https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/two-orca-found-dead-in-bycatch-incidents-in-new-zealand-first/T4SI7JJWMNAQHNCB4TVJ6VOHD4/?utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=nzh_fb&utm_source=Facebook&fbclid=IwdGRjcASgU_VjbGNrBKBTs2V4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHo3-1Y0N-EChzzmdJbov0Q9CSB2MQP2R5OOeI1BXv8b7mIVKRdAQ0KK1AQtp_aem_DhG0LMMG8Z1iRwzfj90ewA =1781744406

One of two dead orcas found in bycatch incidents was in whale sanctuary Fishing is permitted in the Kaikōura sanctuary.

https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/politics/598593/controversial-fisheries-amendment-bill-delayed-after-shane-jones-request

Controversial fisheries amendment Bill delayed after Shane Jones request The Fisheries Minister is delaying controversial legislation that had already seen a major U-turn on one aspect of the Bill.

Our team are in their happy place as a new study gets underway. Dr Emma Betty with PhD student Kiera McGarvey assessing dolphin reproductive tissues at Massey University - Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Cetacean Pathology Unit - , ,

Yesterday we examined an subadult male common dolphin named Te aurere whatutahi o māwharu, measuring 1.65 m and 48 kg. Gross examination revealed evidence of physiological stress. Ancillary testing is now underway with pathology and microbiology reports expected shortly. Thanks to Patuharakeke for supporting this kaupapa - Massey University - Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa, Awanui Veterinary, Department of Conservation, , , . 📷 Department of Conservation

https://www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/360987091/they-did-exactly-right-thing-local-fishers-save-rare-whale?fbclid=IwVERDUASLcZ9leHRuA2FlbQIxMABzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAwzNTA2ODU1MzE3MjgAAR7FqUYy3xnjETgPyaiRUfW-Jpe9jPvO5Gem4ChtHuom4-v4wOSPnKzMaFT5sQ_aem_vq7W6PqiE-8XkkVZqdX1kw

‘They did exactly the right thing’: Local fishers save rare whale tangled in blue cod pots A Department of Conservation disentanglement team travelled from Kaikōura to lead the complex rescue operation.