Liz Slooten and Steve Dawson, have just published their new book DOLPHINS DOWN UNDER - UNDERSTANDING THE NEW ZEALAND DOLPHIN
And we have copies on their way to the environment centre!
"This book introduces the Hector's dolphin to readers of all ages. Liz Slooten and Steve Dawson began their study in 1984. In the 1990s they sold their house to buy a catamaran to carry out a dolphin survey.
The authors have intensively studied the dolphin’s distribution, behaviour, biology, reproduction and communication, using photography as their principal research tool. They were determined to make the latest information about these creatures accessible to a general public
They pull no punches on conservation questions. Early on in their research they realised that dolphin numbers are not sustainable under current fishing practices. Says Liz, “The last section of the book provides suggestions for effective dolphin protection measures and encourages readers to get actively involved. This part of the book will be controversial in some circles but very popular in other circles."
Find out more here:
http://www.otago.ac.nz/news/news/otago044553.html
Or come in and check out a copy, I had a sneak peek at Peggy's copy - the photos are brilliant!
