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This is the second blog in the ‘Protecting Hector’s’ series – a deep dive into a collaborative research project trying to find out how we can coexist sustainably with this rare taonga species.  Researcher Will Carome sets the scene for how the research project came to be.

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DOC is working alongside local tour operators, rūnanga, researchers and the regional council to study the impacts of cruise ships, tourism and general vessel traffic on the Hector’s dolphin in the Akaroa Harbour. 

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AdventureSmart have put together a Boating Safety Code, which addresses the common factors attributed to fatal accidents. Here are 5 simple rules to help you stay safe while boating.

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