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The New Zealand Sea Lion Trust was established in 2003 by researchers to support their voluntary research on one of New Zealand's most charismatic species. New Zealand sea lions have only returned to the mainland of New Zealand since the 1970s after subsistence hunting and commercial sealing. This provides an ideal opportunity to study a recolonising population and educate the public as sea lions re-establish themselves and return to areas within their historic range. The research undertaken is therefore focused on New Zealand sea lions on the mainland, particularly the Otago region.
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Mum's family tree to 2008 and sea lion tag data to 2008 are now available on our What's new page. Also NZSL Trust submissions to Department of Conservation on NZSL Species Management Plan and NZSL Population Management Plan.
Update on satellite tracking of four Otago females. Sample data, including forage maps and dive profiles, is now available. Follow the link on our What's new page.
On Our research page, you will find a Summary of NZ Sea Lion research undertaken on mainland New Zealand, including updated publication list.
Check out the Education page for information on new and exciting education programmes provided by the NZ Marine Studies Centre. Also a downloadable Sea Lion Game, sea lion sounds and sea lion life cycle.
New! Check out Sharing the beach with New Zealand sea lions by Jim Fyfe, Coastal Ranger, Coastal Otago Area.
NZ Sea Lion Blog... understanding the mainland population
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"Te hoa kakari o Te Wera he whakahao"
"The foe of Te Wera was a sea lion"
Te Wera, a local chief, never flinched in the face of a foe, except for an incident where a sea lion took him by suprise, causing Te Wera to take flight momentarily. Te Wera was a prominent Kai Tahu chief, and features on the Poutokomanawa (Maori carving) at Taiaroa Head, Otago Peninsula.
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Welcome to the new look NZSLT web site. Feedback to sealiontrust@clear.net.nz
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New Zealand Sea Lion Trust
Registered office:
19 Irvine Road, The Cove,
Dunedin, New Zealand
Email: sealiontrust@clear.net.nz |
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Join the Trust with an annual subscription of NZ$20.00. This will entitle you to a newsletter 3 times a year (via email or post).
Donations also gratefully received.
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Site updated on 21st August 2008.
Photo credits - Colin Emslie & Stephen Broni
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