Save the New Zealand Dolphin from Extinction
The smallest dolphin in the world is in big trouble. At least 110 New Zealand dolphins die in fishing nets every year. Help us save them.
In 1970 there were 30,000 New Zealand dolphins. Today there are only 7,200. They are headed for extinction unless the New Zealand government acts now.
These charismatic little dolphins are dying in fishing nets at a horrific rate. For the small population around North Island, known as Māui, it's even more critical — there are just 15 breeding females left! Unless the New Zealand government bans the use of destructive fishing methods in the dolphins' home, they will soon be gone forever.
It's not often in conservation that a case is this clear cut. We know what the problem is and we know exactly what must be done to save them. Their fate is in the hands of the New Zealand government, but they refuse to act.
WDC, Whale and Dolphin Conservation is campaigning hard to save the New Zealand dolphin. We won't sit back and watch as they are wiped off our planet.
We can save them. Please play your part — add your name to our petition to show the New Zealand government that the world cares about these unique dolphins. Act now and give them a future.
To the New Zealand government:
The New Zealand dolphin plays an important part in New Zealand's rich natural and cultural heritage yet they are dying in fishing nets faster than they can breed. If action is not taken soon to ban trawl and set nets in the dolphins' home then they will become extinct. The majority of New Zealanders support protection measures and are even willing to pay more for their fish if it means that dolphins are not harmed in catching it.
Please take action to implement a proposed marine protected area covering the dolphins' habitat to save this native species, before it is too late.
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