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The missing black petrels of Great Barrier Island
Category: Science & Medicine
Duration: 00:28:01
Publish Date: 2025-05-14 17:00:00
Description:

For nearly 30 years, researchers have been banding black petrel fledglings before they make their maiden migration to Ecuador. Only a handful of birds have ever come back. RNZ’s In Depth reporter Kate Newton travels to Aotea-Great Barrier Island to meet the birds, and the dedicated team trying to figure out the mystery of where they go.

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Guests:

  • Biz Bell, Wildlife Management International
  • Cam Maclean, Wildlife Management International
  • Maria Dussler, Victoria University of Wellington
  • Dr Jamie Darby, University College Cork and University of Auckland

Further information:

  • Presented paper from the researchers about interactions between black petrels and long line fisheries.
  • DOC black petrel factsheet
  • Black petrel monitoring reports.

Kate Newton’s travel to Aotea Great Barrier Island to report on this story was funded by WWF New Zealand (the World WideFund for Nature).

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