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Humpback whale fluke.

Photo of the week: Humpback fluke

Department of Conservation —  13/07/2016

Today’s photo is the fluke of a humpback whale spotted in the Cook Strait. Humpback whales are well known for their spectacular breaching and beautiful, complex songs

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Blue whale spotted in the Cook Strait.

Counting whales: My week on Arapawa Island

Department of Conservation —  02/07/2015

Marine Conservation Technician Hannah Hendriks writes about her time spent counting whales as part of the Cook Strait Whale Survey.

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