There are a number of actual and potential threats facing the Maui's dolphin including those from fishing, boat strikes and pollution. Some of these threats may cause the death of the dolphins directly, whereas others may impact on the population by reducing the health of individuals and therefore their ability to breed.


Further details on the threats facing Maui's dolphins can be found in the Hector's and Maui's dolphins Threat Management Plan, as can information on how DOC and the Ministry of Fisheries is seeking to mitigate against them.

Publications

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 mammals of NZ poster

Learn more

Hector's and Maui's dolphin threat management consultation

Marine and coastal conservation

Contacts

Auckland Area Office
Phone: +64 9 445 9142
Email: aucklandvc@doc.govt.nz
Full office details

To report whale or dolphin strandings phone the DOC HOTline 24 hour emergency number:

0800 DOCHOTline (0800 362 468)

Conservation for prosperity. Tiakina te taiao, kia puawai