DNA focus of dolphin count

NZ Herald: 6:05 AM Thursday Aug 26, 2010 Scientists will use DNA profiling for the first time to count the critically endangered Maui dolphins. The world’s smallest and rarest dolphins lived only off the west cost of the North Island coast and the Department of Conservation (DOC) said fewer than 150 were thought to be [...]

World Heritage status for Kermadecs soon

Published: 6:25PM Monday August 30, 2010 Source: ONE News The Kermadec Islands, New Zealand’s northern-most territory, could soon receive World Heritage status. The subtropical islands in the South Pacific ocean lie about 1000 kilometres north east of New Zealand, and are one of the most diverse marine areas in the world. They have been earmarked [...]

Know what you’re shooting

Becky Kagan, Owner of Liquid Productions, LLC gives you tips and tricks to shooting both topside and underwater video. When you jump into the water to shoot video or stills do you know what you’re shooting? I love watching videos and others’ work, but I’m always plagued by one thought as I watch, There’s no [...]

No sign of refloated whales

9:33 AM Saturday Aug 21, 201 (NZHERALD) There has been no sign of nine refloated whales, meaning the sole survivors of the 58-strong pod that stranded on a Far North beach last week are likely to be still alive. Burials are under way for four whales euthanised after they either tried to re-strand themselves or [...]

Forest & Bird disappointed by Akaroa decision

August 20 2010 – Wellington Press Release: Forest and Bird Independent conservation organisation Forest & Bird is deeply disappointed that Conservation Minister Kate Wilkinson has turned down an application to create a new marine reserve in Akaroa Harbour on Banks Peninsula. Ms Wilkinson said she declined the application because a reserve would unduly affect recreational [...]