Download or read book Dolphins of Aotearoa written by Raewyn Peart and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 307 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dolphins of Aotearoa explores the ongoing relationship between humans and dolphins in New Zealand. Over this nation's rich history, numerous people, both Maori and Pakeha, have sought out dolphins and significant numbers of dolphins have sought out people. For many, encountering dolphins has been a profound and life-changing experience. This book tells the stories of many of these remarkable encounters, featuring all of the famous dolphins, such as Pelorus Jack from the early years of the 20th century, Opo in the 1950s, Maui and more recently Moko. In addition it chronicles the ultimately doomed attempts to keep dolphins in captivity in facilities such as Marineland in Napier. Importantly, Dolphins of Aotearoa also summarises the work of the dedicated scientists and researchers who over recent decades have learnt so much about our dolphins, and whose research has given great impetus to the conservation of these remarkable creatures.Extensively researched and lavishly illustrated with historic and contemporary photographs, and incorporating a guide to all of the dolphins of New Zealand, this is an important and much needed addition to the literature about New Zealand's marine world. It will have huge appeal.
Download or read book Whales and Dolphins of Aotearoa New Zealand written by Barbara Todd and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Marine mammal expert Barbara Todd uses a combination of science and culture to explore whales' incredible diversity, biology and adaption to life in the oceans.
Download or read book Moko to the Rescue written by Matthew K. Manning and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2023 with total page 33 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "In 2008, Moko the dolphin was well known at Mahia Beach on New Zealand's North Island. People loved to come and watch the playful dolphin fetch beach balls, steal boogie boards, and interact with the swimmers and beachgoers. In March of that year, two pygmy sperm whales got trapped between a sandbar and the beach and couldn't get them back to the ocean. Several concerned people were unable to help the whales-until Moko came along. Dive in and learn all about the heroic dolphin who helped lead two distressed whales back to the safety of the sea"--
Download or read book Down under Dolphins written by Steve Dawson and published by University of Canterbury, Canterbury University Press. This book was released on 1996 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Finalist in the 1997 New Zealand Post Children's Book Awards. A plain-language account of New Zealand's own Hector's dolphins. With many excellent colour photographs and tips on where you can see and enjoy the dolphins, this book even tells what you can do to help the conservation effort.
Download or read book Broken Promises Silver Dolphins Book 5 written by Summer Waters and published by HarperCollins UK. This book was released on 2009-10-01 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Exciting new magical adventure series for girls – will you answer the call of Silver Dolphins?
Download or read book Maui s Dolphin written by Barbara Todd and published by Raupo. This book was released on 2005-07-21 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: DO YOU KNOW what New Zealand dolphin is black and white and grey all over, and only lives in the North Island of New Zealand?The Maui dolphin!Find out how and where these rare dolphins live, and what we need to do to save them from becoming extinct.
Download or read book Whales Dolphins Kaikoura New Zealand written by Barbara Todd and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Kaikoura is one of the very few places in the world where you can see, close inshore, large Whales and a diverse range of other marine mammals throughout the year. This personal account of Kaikoura's remarkably rich marine life has been written and photographed by Barbara Todd, one of the founders of "Nature Watch". Barbara and her partner Roger Sutherland started New Zealand's first Whale watching venture, Nature Watch in 1988 and for over three years this internationally renowned organization enabled thousands of people to experience an intimate glimpse into the lives of Kaikoura's whales and dolphins. Along with outstanding photographs, and much information, this booklet contains many personal anecdotes from Barbara's years of close contact with Kaikoura's Whales and dolphins.
Download or read book Whales and Dolphins of New Zealand and Australia written by A. N. Baker and published by . This book was released on 1990 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Whales and Dolphins written by Philippa Brakes and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-09-13 with total page 249 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whales and dolphins are icons for the conservation movement. They are the most conspicuous ambassadors for entire marine ecosystems and possibly even for the biosphere as a whole. Concurrent with our realisation of impending threats to their environment is a growing scientific understanding of the social and cognitive complexity of many of these species. This book brings together experts in the relevant diverse fields of cetacean research, to provide authoritative descriptions of our current knowledge of the complex behaviour and social organization of whales and dolphins. The authors consider this new information in the context of how different human cultures from around the world view cetaceans and their protection, including attitudes to whaling. They show how new information on issues such as cetacean intelligence, culture and the ability to suffer, warrants a significant shift in global perceptions of this group of animals and how these changes might be facilitated to improve conservation and welfare approaches.
Download or read book Dolphins Down Under written by Elisabeth Slooten and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Based on a 30-year study of this unique dolphin species.
Download or read book Swimming with Dolphins in New Zealand written by Wade Doak and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book In Love with Moko written by Val Bird and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A tribute to Moko, the friendly dolphin who lived between 2007 and 2010 in the Bay of Plenty Region. Includes a fictitious diary, through which a young girl describes her experiences with Moko; factual information about the life of Moko and dolphins in general; and a section where many people have recounted their personal experiences with Moko. Suggested level: primary, intermediate.
Download or read book A New Zealand Book of Beasts written by Annie Potts and published by Auckland University Press. This book was released on 2014-03-01 with total page 342 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Touching on indigenous Maori relationships with the now-extinct, flightless moa; the attitudes of Pakeha, or European, settlers toward sheep; the iconography of whales and dolphins; the problems of pest-control; and the pleasures of pet-keeping, this modern-day bestiary is a fascinating study of human–animal relations. In the book’s four parts, the authors unravel the contradictory ways New Zealanders nurture and eradicate, glorify and demonize, cherish and devour, and describe and imagine animals. The study brings together insights from New Zealand’s arts and literature, popular culture, historiography, media, and everyday life to describe and analyze their interactions with nga kararehe and nga manu, the beasts and birds of the land. In doing so, it illuminates fundamental aspects of New Zealand society: how New Zealanders understand their own identities and those of others; how they regard, inhabit and make use of the natural world; and how they think about what they buy, eat, wear, watch, and read. Rich, multifaceted, and engaging, A New Zealand Book of Beasts satisfyingly explores how culture both shapes and is shaped by the “beasts” of Aotearoa.
Download or read book The Whales and Dolphins of New Zealand written by Walter Reginald Brook Oliver and published by . This book was released on 1922 with total page 13 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book New Zealand s Endangered Dolphins written by Maria Gill and published by . This book was released on 2024-09-09 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Around New Zealand waters are the smallest and most endangered dolphins in the world. Find out about the North Island New Zealand dolphin (popoto or Māui dolphin) and South Island New Zealand dolphin (pahu or Hector's dolphin) from award-winning writer Maria Gill, and illustrator Marco Ivancic. Learn more about these playful, intelligent and beautiful mammals and how marine sanctuaries are helping to protect them"--Back cover.
Download or read book Wonders of the Sea written by Kate Mulcahy and published by . This book was released on 2012-01-01 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Whale watching written by James Higham and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2014-03-27 with total page 425 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Within little more than a generation, whale-watching has been subject to global industrial development. It has been portrayed by destinations and business operators, and advocated by environmental groups, as a sustainable activity and an alternative to whaling. However, in recent years the sustainability of these activities has increasingly been questioned, as research shows that repeated disturbance by boat traffic can severely disrupt critical behaviours of cetaceans in the wild. Bringing together contributions by international experts, this volume addresses complex issues associated with commercial whale-watching, sustainable development and conservation of the global marine environment. It highlights widely expressed concerns for the failure of policy, planning and management and pinpoints both long-standing and emerging barriers to sustainable practice. Featuring numerous case studies, the book provides critical insights into the diverse socio-cultural, political, economic and ecological contexts of this global industry, highlighting the challenges and opportunities that arise along the pathways to sustainability.
