15 Dec 2016

Fishing companies unite to protect Maui dolphins

From Morning Report, 7:29 am on 15 December 2016

Two fishing companies say they are joining forces to help protect the world's smallest and rarest dolphin against fishing threats.

Maui dolphin.

Maui dolphin. Photo: Earthrace Conservation / Liz Slooten

There are estimated to be only 63 Maui dolphins over the age of one year left.

Fishing companies, Moana New Zealand and Sanford say they want to ensure Maui-safe fishing in the rare dolphin's habitat along the west coast of the North Island.