ICONS OF THE GULF NGĀ MANATUNGA O TĪKAPA MOANA / TE … · Cetaceans – the order of whales,...
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Bryde’s whale Length (Metres) Weight (Kilos) Killer whale Common dolphin Scuba diver Bottlenose dolphin 15 10 2.5 1.7 3.5 25,000 6,000 150 80 500 L iving alongside ocean-dwelling mammals makes our residency in and around the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park very special. Cetaceans – the order of whales, dolphins and porpoises – have evolved unique characteristics and behaviours enabling them to thrive in marine environments. Of the 88 species found around the world, 22 have been recorded in the Gulf, many while passing through on their migratory or foraging journeys. Bryde’s whales sieve plankton and small fish through baleen plates in their large mouths. Tagging some of the resident whales has revealed they spend over 90 percent of the time in the top 12 metres of the water, making them vulnerable to ship strike. As a result large vessels now plan to transit the Gulf at 10 knots, an internationally-recognised target speed for safe travel around whales. Killer whales are toothed whales often found in family pods. They can live to similar ages as humans with members from several generations in the pod. They hunt fish, sharks, rays, and occasionally other cetaceans. They can be seen in shallow waters, sometimes into the Waitematā harbour. Wheeling flocks of diving gannets are a good sign that common dolphins are around. These sleek, fast, cream- flanked dolphins often divert their attention from herding schooling fish to bow-ride vessels plying mid- Gulf waters. Frequent, repeat sightings of bottlenose dolphins within two kilometres of the western bays of Great Barrier Island suggest this is a stronghold for the northern NZ population. Usually seen in groups of around a dozen – or more than 40 during spring and summer – they can exhibit playful leaping and vocal exchanges. They range around the Gulf and throughout our northeastern waters. The earliest navigators to Aotearoa would have had the company of many whales. Their abundance drew the first European settlers, with shore-based stations and over 200 whaling ships operating here in the 1820s. The last whaling station at Whangaparapara on Great Barrier Island closed in 1962 with a national moratorium on whaling. Today sightings of whales and dolphins inspire awe; a reminder of the wonder of the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park. KNOW YOUR NEIGHBOURS: It is important to respect the social space of whales and dolphins. Do not disrupt normal behaviour, and travel at idle or ‘no wake’ speed when within 300m of them. Approach from behind and to the side and avoid close contact with whales, particularly those with calves. Notify the Department of Conservation if you see any dead or injured marine mammals (0800DOCHOT). The common dolphin favours the deeper waters of the central Gulf with several thousand animals often in the area. Pods with hundreds of animals can be associated with work-ups of schooling fish. The killer whale’s home range extends beyond the Gulf, but pods of 5-15 are frequently seen close to beaches hunting for favoured fish and rays. Gulf-resident Bryde’s whales number around 60, mixing with a broader population of 150 animals. They favour mid-Gulf waters and are often associated with plankton aggregations. PROJECT DIRECTION AND TEXT: TIM HIGHAM, ART: DAVE GUNSON, DESIGN: SHAUN LEE, SCIENCE ADVICE: DR ROCHELLE CONSTANTINE, UNIVERSITY OF AUCKLAND ICONS OF THE GULF NGĀ MANATUNGA O TĪKAPA MOANA / TE MOANA-NUI-A-TOI WHALES & DOLPHINS The environments of the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park are iconic. Special status recognises unique qualities and our responsibilities for protection and enhancement. The shallow, diverse and highly productive waters of the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park are home to resident whales and dolphins. Recent studies show that each species has a favourite part of the Gulf ecosystem. He manatunga te taiao o Te Papa Taimoana o Tīkapa Moana / Te Moana- nui-a-Toi. Kua whakatairangatia ōna ritenga motuhake me te meinga mā tātou e tiaki e whakapai ake. Ko ngā wai tai pāpaku, whakaehu me te māpua o te Papa Rehua o Tīkapa Moana te wāhi noho o ngā tohorā me ngā aihe kua whakakāinga i a ia. Ka whakaatuhia mā te rangahau nō inatata nei, tō ia momo he tino wāhi o te rauiringa taiao o Tīkapa Moana. BRYDE’S WHALE, PAKAKĒ BOTTLENOSE DOLPHIN, TEREHU COMMON DOLPHIN, AIHE KILLER WHALE, KĀKAHI Bottlenose dolphins are mainly seen in pods of a dozen or more, particularly in inshore waters close to Great Barrier Island. The population is estimated at around 300 individuals that range along our north-eastern coast. PRODUCED BY IN ASSOCIATION WITH SPONSORED BY
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Bryde’s whale
Length(Metres)
Weight(Kilos)
Killer whale
Common dolphin
Scuba diver
Bottlenose dolphin
15
10
2.5
1.7
3.5
25,000
6,000
150
80
500
L iving alongside ocean-dwelling mammals makes our residency in and around the Hauraki Gulf
Marine Park very special.
Cetaceans – the order of whales, dolphins and porpoises – have evolved unique characteristics and behaviours enabling them to thrive in marine environments.
Of the 88 species found around the world, 22 have been recorded in the Gulf, many while passing through on their migratory or foraging journeys.
Bryde’s whales sieve plankton and small fish through baleen plates in their large mouths. Tagging some of the resident whales has revealed they spend over 90 percent of the time in the top 12 metres of the water, making them vulnerable to ship strike. As a result large vessels now plan to transit the Gulf at 10 knots, an internationally-recognised target speed for safe travel around whales.Killer whales are toothed whales often found in family pods. They can live to similar ages as humans with members from several generations in the pod. They hunt fish, sharks, rays, and occasionally other cetaceans. They can be seen in shallow waters, sometimes into the Waitematā harbour.
Wheeling flocks of diving gannets are a good sign that common dolphins are around. These sleek, fast, cream-flanked dolphins often divert their attention from herding schooling fish to bow-ride vessels plying mid-Gulf waters.
Frequent, repeat sightings of bottlenose dolphins within two kilometres of the western bays of Great Barrier Island suggest this is a stronghold for the northern NZ population. Usually seen in groups of around a dozen – or more than 40 during spring and summer – they can exhibit playful leaping and vocal exchanges. They range around the Gulf and throughout our northeastern waters.
The earliest navigators to Aotearoa would have had the company of many whales. Their abundance drew the first European settlers, with shore-based stations and over 200 whaling ships operating here in the 1820s. The last whaling station at Whangaparapara on Great Barrier Island closed in 1962 with a national moratorium on whaling. Today sightings of whales and dolphins inspire awe; a reminder of the wonder of the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park.
KNOW YOUR NEIGHBOURS:
It is important to respect the social space of whales and dolphins. Do not disrupt normal behaviour, and travel at idle or ‘no wake’ speed when within 300m of them. Approach from behind and to the side and avoid close contact with whales, particularly those with calves.
Notify the Department of Conservation if you see any dead or injured marine mammals (0800DOCHOT).
The common dolphin favours the deeper waters of the central Gulf with several thousand animals often in the area. Pods with hundreds of animals can be associated with work-ups of schooling fish.
The killer whale’s home range extends beyond the Gulf, but pods of 5-15 are frequently seen close to beaches hunting for favoured fish and rays.
Gulf-resident Bryde’s whales number around 60, mixing with a broader population of 150 animals. They favour mid-Gulf waters and are often associated with plankton aggregations.
PROJECT DIRECTION AND TEXT: TIM HIGHAM, ART: DAVE GUNSON, DESIGN: SHAUN LEE, SCIENCE ADVICE: DR ROCHELLE CONSTANTINE, UNIVERSITY OF AUCKLAND
ICONS OF THE GULFNGĀ MANATUNGA O TĪKAPA MOANA / TE MOANA-NUI-A-TOI
WHALES & DOLPHINSThe environments of the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park are iconic. Special status recognises unique qualities and our responsibilities for protection and enhancement. The shallow, diverse and highly productive waters of the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park are home to resident whales and dolphins. Recent studies show that each species has a favourite part of the Gulf ecosystem.
He manatunga te taiao o Te Papa Taimoana o Tīkapa Moana / Te Moana-nui-a-Toi. Kua whakatairangatia ōna ritenga motuhake me te meinga mā tātou e tiaki e whakapai ake.Ko ngā wai tai pāpaku, whakaehu me te māpua o te Papa Rehua o Tīkapa Moana te wāhi noho o ngā tohorā me ngā aihe kua whakakāinga i a ia. Ka whakaatuhia mā te rangahau nō inatata nei, tō ia momo he tino wāhi o te rauiringa taiao o Tīkapa Moana.
BRYDE’S WHALE, PAKAKĒ
BOTTLENOSE DOLPHIN, TEREHU
COMMON DOLPHIN, AIHE
KILLER WHALE, KĀKAHI
Bottlenose dolphins are mainly seen in pods of a dozen or more, particularly in inshore waters close to Great Barrier Island. The population is estimated at around 300 individuals that range along our north-eastern coast.
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