Hector's and Maui's dolphins - marine mammal sanctuaries notified
Draft Hector's and Maui's dolphins Threat Managment Plan consultation
Learn about recent DOC work with Hector's and Maui's dolphins. View summaries of surveys and sightings as well as information from the Hector's dolphin incident database.
Get a summary of information from the Hector's dolphin incident database which records reports about Hector's and Maui's dolphins.
Hector's dolphins are being helped through marine mammal sanctuaries, set-net controls, protection regulations, improved management practices and scientific studies.
Learn about DOC's work to save the critically endangered Maui's dolphin.
Dolphins in NZ waters factsheet (PDF, 166K)
Marine Mammal Action Plan 2005-2010 (PDF, 336K)
Sharing our coasts with marine mammals
This brochure summarises the simple rules you need to follow around whales, dolphins or seals.
Marine and coastal conservation
Marine mammal sanctuaries
To report whale or dolphin sightings or strandings phone the DOC HOTline 24 hour emergency number:
0800 DOC HOTline (0800 362 468)
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