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Press Release – Department of Conservation Current weather and marine conditions are too rough to investigate yesterdays orca pod sighting further, but will be reassessed throughout the day. Department of Conservation Marine Ecosystems Manager Kirstie Knowles says it is unlikely any …
Current weather and marine conditions are too rough to investigate yesterday’s orca pod sighting further, but will be reassessed throughout the day.
Department of Conservation Marine Ecosystems Manager Kirstie Knowles says it is unlikely any attempt to reunite would take place today.
“The calf remains stable at this stage and we’re continuing to work through different options as we learn more about the calf and his condition. All decisions will draw on the best national and international expert advice with the welfare and ethics of caring for the orca at the front of mind.”
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Orca update
Department of Conservation Marine Ecosystems Manager Kirstie Knowles says it is unlikely any attempt to reunite would take place today.
“The calf remains stable at this stage and we’re continuing to work through different options as we learn more about the calf and his condition. All decisions will draw on the best national and international expert advice with the welfare and ethics of caring for the orca at the front of mind.”
“Public access to the boat club remains restricted as we all look to minimise stress on the calf.”
The calf has now been away from his pod for over a week after becoming stranded on rocks near Plimmerton, north of Wellington. An ongoing operation to care for the orca calf is being led by DOC with support from Orca Research Trust/Whale Rescue Trust, local iwi Ngāti Toa Rangatira, and the local community.
Press Release – Department of Conservation Current weather and marine conditions are too rough to investigate yesterdays orca pod sighting further, but will be reassessed throughout the day. Department of Conservation Marine Ecosystems Manager Kirstie Knowles says it is unlikely any …
Current weather and marine conditions are too rough to investigate yesterday’s orca pod sighting further, but will be reassessed throughout the day.
Department of Conservation Marine Ecosystems Manager Kirstie Knowles says it is unlikely any attempt to reunite would take place today.
“The calf remains stable at this stage and we’re continuing to work through different options as we learn more about the calf and his condition. All decisions will draw on the best national and international expert advice with the welfare and ethics of caring for the orca at the front of mind.”
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Orca pod sighted of Wellington Coast
DOC marine species manager Ian Angus says once the weather conditions improve, a team will be able to investigate further.
“At the moment any reunion attempt would be too dangerous for both the people involved and the orca calf.
“Once conditions improve we will be in a better position to investigate the sighting further, and make a plan from there.”
People should not travel out searching for the pod during the storm, Ian says.
The orca is in a stable condition and remains in the temporary pool it was transferred to on Thursday evening due to health and safety concerns with the incoming storm.