DOC's work with bottlenose dolphin
Pod of Bottlenose dolphins,
Fiordland Marine Area
DOC uses photo-identification to monitor the population ecology of this species in Fiordland and the Bay of Islands. The impacts of tourism at these two sites is also currently being assessed, and in order to minimise disturbance to the animals this industry will need to be carefully managed.
DOC is also responsible for managing stranding events.
Contacts
To report whale or dolphin sightings or strandings phone the DOC HOTline 24 hour emergency number:
0800 DOC HOTline (0800 362 468)