Threatened Indigenous Marine Mammals

1) Māui Dolphin: Classified as “Nationally Critical.” Population - between 57-75. Conservation Efforts - the West Coast North Island Marine Mammal Sanctuary was established in 2008. Trawling is not allowed from Maunganui Bluff to Pariokariwa Point.
2) New Zealand Sea Lion/Rāpoka/Whakahao: Classified as “Endangered” on IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Population - 11,800. Conservation Efforts - the Department of Conservation released their New Zealand sea lion/rāpoka Threat Management Plan in 2017. Vehicles are still able to drive on their habitats, such as Surat Bay and Cannibal Bay in the Catlins Coast Inc.
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3) Hector's Dolphin: Classified as “Endangered” on IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Population - approximately 15,000. Conservation Efforts - the Department of Conservation have established 5 marine mammal sanctuaries in Hector's and Māui dolphin habitats. Fishing, seabed mining and acoustic seismic survey work are not allowed in these areas.