Department of Conservation seeks information after seabirds drown near Slipper Island

NZ HeraldRNZThursday 9 January 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated

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The Department of Conservation is investigating reports of seabirds being captured in fishing nets and drowning from a boat. The incident reportedly occurred around midday on Friday, 3 January, near Slipper Island in the Coromandel. Officials are now appealing to the public for any information regarding the matter.

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First reported by NZ Herald, Thu 9 Jan 2025, 3:44pm · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 1 minute
  1. NZ HeraldNZ Herald

    Coromandel: DoC ‘dismayed’ after reports of seabirds captured in fishing nets and drowned by boaties (opens in new tab)

  2. RNZRNZ

    'Frustrating and distressing': DOC appeals for information after seabirds killed (opens in new tab)