A dolphin "death zone" still exists around Banks Peninsula despite new Government protection measures, conservationists say. This included the 'death zone' around Banks Peninsula, where it was planned to extend the commercial and recreational set-net closures. Supplied/Black Cat Cruises Red indicates 'death zones' around Banks Peninsula which have no protection for Māui and Hector's dolphins. Dolphin sight-seeing operator Black Cat Cruises chief executive Paul Milligan said the changes were a step in the right direction but still had the alarming "death zone" near Akaroa. There is already a noticeable change with larger trawlers starting to operate in the death zone," he said.

Source: Stuff June 26, 2020 03:56 UTC