Ōtautahi/Christchurch's SailGP event raises safety concerns for endangered Hector's dolphins due to increased boat traffic and high-speed racing.
With the SailGP event approaching in Ōtautahi/Christchurch, concerns rise over the safety of Hector's dolphins, an endangered species in NZ waters. The event's location, frequented by dolphins, poses risks due to increased boat traffic and high-speed F50 foils. Hector's dolphins are now endangered; the Marine Mammal Management Plan was released just 9 days before the race, offering limited time for pre-training briefings and feedback.
March 16, 2024
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