The downlow on dolphins
The first in a new Council speaker series called Coastal Conversations is coming up. Photo: University of Auckland and Oregon State University.
Marlborough’s waters are a critical habitat for many species of cetaceans - from the largest - the blue whale - to the smallest, Hector’s dolphin.
And so those who live, work and play in the region are encouraged to attend the first of a new series in marine learning provided by experts in their field and facilitated by the Marlborough District Council at the Lansdowne Hub, Blenheim on Wednesday November 5 at 6.30pm.
University of Auckland Biological Sciences Professor and Marine Mammal Ecology Group Research Group Leader Dr. Rochelle Constantine is visiting Marlborough to give a free talk about whale and dolphin ecology and conservation biology.
Rochelle will present findings from long-term research programmes with a focus on recent Hector’s dolphin research.
She will also talk about the challenges facing cetaceans in a rapidly changing ocean and the importance of pragmatic approaches that place the animals and their environment at the centre of the conversation.
This talk is part of a new Council series covering marine issues and conservation – ‘Whakawhiti kōrero mō te moana - Coastal Conversations’.
The next Coastal Conversation is on 27 November when Dr Al Alder from the Cawthron Institute visits to speak about restoration of the marine environment. This will also be held at Lansdowne Park.
Lansdowne Hub is wheelchair accessible and light refreshments will be available. Please register your interest at: links.marlborough.govt.nz/CCB