New Zealand is home to some of the most unique and vulnerable marine species, including Hector’s and Māui dolphins.
Hector’s and Māui dolphins are the smallest in the world. And yet much of their lives beneath the sea remains a mystery.
With around only 48 Māui dolphins left, we’re risking the balance of the marine ecosystem if we don’t understand their behaviour so we can protect them.
Your gift today will help New Zealand’s best and brightest scientists uncover the secrets of the animals under the sea.
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Seeing dolphins in a way we have never been able to before
For years we’ve relied on genetic testing and watching dolphins from above the sea to understand how they live. That was until an incredible piece of research, led by Rochelle Constantine, used technology created by University of Auckland alumnus Mark Johnson to see into the depths of the ocean.
DTAGs provide crucial data about their underwater life
We can see where they swim, how deep they dive, and whether they are at risk of encountering fishing gear. It was an eye-opening project, but on a small scale, which means we’ve only scratched the surface.
We need your help now to scale up and continue this ground-breaking work.
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