The earlier video footage above shows the boat when it was still grounded on rocks before it was dislodged by swells.<\/p>\n
On Thursday Canterbury Regional Council staff were collecting debris and monitoring wildlife after they saw a crested penguin showing signs of potentially being unwell.<\/p>\n
On-scene commander Emma Parr said the wildlife team tried to capture the penguin to assess its welfare and whether its behaviour was because of contact with oil.<\/p>\n
\u201cAfter several attempts they were unable to capture the penguin as it dived under water as soon as it was approached,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
\u201cAfter specialist advice from Wildbase, the decision was made to stop efforts to capture it as continuing could have caused distress to the animal. We continue to observe the penguin as part of our wildlife observation plan and will take any necessary action to help distressed wildlife.\u201d<\/p>\n
Parr said the boat was now sitting higher up the beach in N\u012bkau Palm Valley Bay and was expected to move further in the coming days, settling through the tidal cycle.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis has changed the recovery options available and the salvage plan is being adapted accordingly. The good news is that we expect that less internal debris will be released, making collection more straightforward and minimising environmental impact,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
\u201cOnce we have an approved salvage plan, recovery efforts will begin as soon as possible. All parties involved continue to be committed to the removal of the wreck in its entirety from this sensitive area.\u201d<\/p>\n
A 200m exclusion zone remained in place, with boaties being urged to respect the restrictions.<\/p>\n
The regional council temporarily suspended recovery efforts for two days this week because of bad weather.<\/p>\n
On Wednesday,well-being Black Cat Cruises said its Akaroa Nature Cruise and Swimming with Dolphins experiences had resumed.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe safety and well-being of our customers, crew and the marine environment is always our highest priority. Our team approaches every experience with care, respect, and responsibility,\u201d the company said.<\/p>\n
The tour operator has previously said the grounding was the first incident of its kind for its vessels in more than 40 years.<\/p>\n
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