Monitoring Dolphins

One of our missions for the summer is to sight, photograph and report dolphin sightings to DOC.

Because Māui dolphin are found close inshore, their habitat overlaps with many coastal activities that people take p

rt in. Activities such as boating and fishing can pose a threat to their survival. The effects of littering and pollution are also an issue.

Threats include:

• becoming entangled in fishing gear and drowning, including from set netting, trawling and drift netting

• being hit by boats and their propellers

• becoming entangled in or ingesting marine litter (especially plastics)

• pollution

• the effects of marine mining, drilling, and construction, including seismic surveys.

Join us while we explore the sanctuaries and keep track of our ocean friends!