Watch the video of Maui's dolphins seen during a Department of Conservation survey in March 2012. The dolphins were sighted off the West Coast of the North Island between Raglan and the Manukau Heads.

Alongshore surveys such as this, help us to understand more about the species. The surveys provide information on the distribution of dolphins within their known range. We can also determine how successfully the dolphins are breeding based on the presence or absence of juvenile within the pods.

Video captured by Stephanie Watts, a Department of Conservation Marine Ranger based in the Auckland Area Office.

Surfing with Maui's dolphins

Video of Maui's dolphins sharing the waves with surfers at Muriwai Beach, Auckland.