DoC reviews response to pygmy killer whale stranding at Ninety Mile Beach
“The event was a shared expression of awhi, grief and manaakitanga, and will remain part of the memory…
Biologists fear for humpback whale seen entangled in fishing gear near San Pedro
Biologists are hoping to save a humpback whale last seen entangled in a fishing net off the coast…
Humpback whale breaches off Waimārama in Hawke’s Bay sighting
A humpback whale breached near Waimārama in Hawke’s Bay. Photo / Warrick Frogley Frogley had seen lots of…
Whale carcass at City Beach sparks shark tagging, removal mission
A festering whale carcass that washed up on one of Perth’s most popular beaches will be removed and…
Whale bone taonga make it to France despite CITES hurdles – Te Ao Māori News
Twenty-four carvings by master carver Rangi Kipa have made it to the Lyon Biennale, but the permits required…
Whale carcass found on City Beach, shark warnings issued
City Beach in Perth has been closed and multiple shark warnings issued after a whale carcass washed up…
Maritime NZ co-ordinates rescue of four sailors after yacht strikes whale in South Pacific Ocean
“The yacht was experiencing seas of up to 2m and a Royal New Zealand Airforce P-8A Poseidon was…
Female Diver Removes Trash From Mouth of Whale
A female diver risked it all to help one of the largest animals in the world. Robby Melville…
Rare whale found dead on Marlborough coastline
The whale was in good condition when it was found and measured about 3.6m long, she said. DoC…
Ichthyosaurs Had Surprisingly Dense Ribs, New Study Finds
Long before whales ruled the oceans, dolphin-shaped marine reptiles called ichthyosaurs patrolled the same waters. New research from…
Southern right whale mother and calf spotted near Whangārei shore
While in Northland, the pair were photographed by Daniel Manchester with special permission from DoC. DoC marine technical…
Dead juvenile whale washed up on Victor Harbor beach to be tested for bird flu
South Australian authorities are investigating whether a dead juvenile whale that washed up on a beach near Victor…