Marine NZ

World’s Rarest Marine Mammal
Author(s): Rochelle Constantine et al

The vast expanses of the South Pacific Ocean have, until recently, concealed the identity of the world’s rarest whale, the spade-toothed beaked whale (Mesoplodon traversii).

MPA news May_June 2010
Author(s): MPA News

MPA news is a Global News and Analysis on Marine Protected Areas. In this May_June 2010 issue the education spotlight is on our very own Experiencing Marine Reserves programme.
This issue features :
The oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico contributing millions of litres of crude oil entering the water column daily
The MPA around the Chagos Archipelego touted as the largest MPA in the world, yet the degree in which fishing will be restricted remains unclear
MPA law enforcement
Whale Sanctuary in Tokelau
Phoenix Islands Protected Area starts fundraising; no-take area to increase over time and much more…

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Phoenix Islands Expedition 2013 Marine Survey Short Report
Author(s): Vince Kerr

A report on the marine survey work carried out in the Phoenix Islands in 2013

Pacific Islands regional guidelines for Whale and Dolphin watching 2008
Author(s): South Pacific Whale Research Consortium

Whale Watching Guidelines

Report on Annual meeting of the South Pacific Whale Research Consortium
Author(s): South Pacific Whale Research Consortium

This report from the South Pacific Whale Research Consortium is for the consideration of the Scientific Committee of the International Whaling Commission

National Marine Sancturies for whales in the Pacific
Author(s): South Pacific Whale Research Consortium

National Marine Sancturies in the Pacific relating to Whales

Mystery of the missing Humpbacks
Author(s): Science Mag

Whale Stocks - illegal hunting
Mystery of the Missing Humpbacks solved by Soviet Data http://www.sciencemag.org