Posts Tagged ‘New Zealand dolphin’
Significant victory for WDC in fight to save world’s smallest dolphins
A significant victory in the fight to save dolphins in New Zealand from extinction has been achieved after stricter fishing and environmental protections for the critically endangered Māui and endangered Hector’s dolphins have been sanctioned by the government. The move comes after a long campaign by WDC and gives the Māui and Hector’s a fighting chance…
Read MoreCoronavirus and New Zealand dolphins: many questions, few answers
Like people over the world, New Zealanders have recently been faced with a lot of time at home. Fortunately, humans are remarkably resourceful and we have come up with a variety of ways to amuse, distract and entertain ourselves during these difficult times. As well as being strange and difficult, these are also very sad…
Read MoreHave your say on the future for New Zealand dolphins
YOUR CHANCE TO STOP AN EXTINCTION This action has now closed. Make sure you are signed up for your monthly e-news from WDC and we’ll keep you up-to-date with our campaign. Hide Dive deeper Dive deeper NEW ZEALAND DOLPHINS WILL BE GONE FOREVER IF WE DON’T ACT NOW New Zealand dolphins are on the brink of extinction.…
Read MoreNZ government options for dolphins will be a CATastrophe
The New Zealand government is attempting to use a parasite spread by cats as an excuse to deflect from its failure to protect two of the most threatened native dolphin species in the country. Māui and Hector’s dolphins have declined dramatically due to net fishing over the last 50 years. There are fewer than 60…
Read MoreExtinction emergency – we need action right now to save New Zealand dolphins
Every year on 8 June we celebrate World Oceans Day – a day when we’re encouraged to think about the oceans and the impact that we humans are having on the marine environment and the creatures who live there. I don’t think the health of the oceans has ever been higher in the public consciousness.…
Read MoreSun, sea, sand and an adorable Māui dolphin by your side!
WDC and Don Fisher launch limited edition beach bag to help save the Māui dolphin. Barcelona based Don Fisher hand-make beautiful bags and purses inspired by marine life and they are launching a new product with a very important purpose! Their new Māui dolphin bag will be a limited edition – there will only be…
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