By S. Childerhouse (Comp.)
DOC Marine Conservation Services Series 3. 24 p.
What's it about? This report summarises cetacean (i.e. whale and dolphin) research undertaken in New Zealand over the period from April 2005 to March 2006, with statistical information for the 2005 calendar year. It covers research undertaken by a wide range of researchers including government, university, and non-governmental agencies and individuals. Information presented includes details of species studied, strandings, summaries of collections and catalogues, research projects undertaken, samples collected, and publications resulting from research. Data are included from 26 species, from 14 different institutions and agencies and over 40 researchers. Although this is a comprehensive collection of research for 2005/06, it does not include all cetacean research carried out in New Zealand over the period, as some researchers did not provide a report of their work to the New Zealand Department of Conservation. This report provides a published record of the New Zealand National Progress Report on Cetacean Research for 2005/06, which was presented to the Scientific Committee of the International Whaling Commission.
The above new publication is now in press and can be downloaded from:
http://www.doc.govt.nz/upload/documents/science-and-technical/dcms3entire.pdf (165 KB)
