Monitoring tool reveals endangered Māui and Hector's dolphins dying due to trawler fishing.
A new monitoring tool, the 'Death Watch' Mortality Tracker, reveals endangered Māui and Hector's dolphins are dying due to trawler fishing. Conservation group Māui and Hector's Dolphin Defenders NZ accuses the industry of "getting away with murder." The tracker, using data from the Department of Conservation, highlights trends in dolphin deaths, especially with cameras now onboard some fishing vessels.
May 13, 2024
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