Project Jonah

@ProjectJonah

Empowering local communities and saving whales since 1974. We need your help rescuing and protecting marine mammals and the oceans they call home.

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  1. 2 hours ago

    4/ Despite Wellingtons move to Alert Level 3 today, kayakers, paddleboarders and swimmers are requested NOT to go out in the inlet and Porirua Harbour to avoid disturbing the orca and to support ongoing efforts. Photo: DOC

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  2. 2 hours ago

    3/ DOC remain concerned for the pod given the time they have been in the inlet, and that at each low tide there is a risk one or more of the pod may strand. The tidal range within the inlet has been decreasing. The tidal forecast shows from Thursday the tidal range will increase.

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  3. 2 hours ago

    2/ Project Jonah is working closely with DOC providing welfare and operational expertise and experienced medics to assist in the field...

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  4. 2 hours ago

    1/ continues to monitor the orca pod in Pāuatahanui Inlet this morning. They are assessing many factors including tide levels, pod welfare and movements, geography of the inlet and weather which will all help shape ongoing plans. ...

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    4 hours ago

    Done! Please click on the link to vote for these guys, they do amazing work for our beautiful wildlife!

    Please help us win $5,000. We're currently in 6th place (need to be in top 5) so would love your help. It only takes a moment and no sign up is required!
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  6. 4 hours ago

    Please help us win $5,000. We're currently in 6th place (need to be in top 5) so would love your help. It only takes a moment and no sign up is required!

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  7. 20 hours ago

    3/ Project Jonah continues to support DOC by providing welfare and operational recommendations and on the ground personnel. We will reassess conditions tomorrow and go from there. Thank you to those who have supported the work happening today.

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  8. 20 hours ago

    2/ The response today was based on several concerns. There has been and remains a risk the orca may strand given the shallow depth of the inlet at low tide. In addition, the large male orca has shown signs of decline or stress, including a drooping dorsal fin and less activity.

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  9. 20 hours ago

    1/ has called off the attempt to gently shepherd the orca out of Pāuatahanui Inlet for today. 4 boats were involved in trying to shepherd the whales – three Ngāti Toa iwi members’ boats and a DOC boat. A fifth boat was also at the mouth of the Porirua Arm.

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  10. Aug 30

    3/ Please remember that only essential travel is allowed under Alert Level 4 and people should NOT go to the area to see the orca. DOC staff are working closely with who are ensuring Alert Level 4 requirements are being met.

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  11. Aug 30

    2/ This morning a Ngāti Toa, DOC and experienced PJ Marine Mammal Medic have been out to the orca to check on the welfare of the pod and whether any of the animals are injured. We will continue to monitor the orca and have plans in place for any action that may be needed.

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  12. Aug 30

    1/ Project Jonah members alongside staff and Ngāti Toa iwi are closely monitoring the orca pod in Pāuatahanui Inlet today. There are signs, such as drooping dorsal fin on the large male, that some members of the pod may be stressed...

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  13. Aug 29

    We're currently in the top 5 but only just - please put a vote in if you havent already!

    We've been amazed at the response to our poll - thank you everyone for sharing the link and voting: Here's the story so far:
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    Aug 28

    Rash of leopard seal sightings during lockdown

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  15. Aug 28

    Wellington District Police, and Project Jonah are aware of a pod of orca in Wellington. Please do not get into your cars to drive to see them. We are still in Alert Level 4 restrictions and this is not essential travel. Police are in place at checkpoints in the area.

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    Aug 27

    The epic journey of Bill or Wiremu the southern right or in w/amazing pics by

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    Aug 27

    Only 54 Māui dolphins remain, DoC survey shows

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    Aug 27

    We are aware of the orca pod in Pauatahanui Inlet and have had calls about it, but don't worry it is normal behaviour for orca to be in shallow water and they have been seen before in the inlet.

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    Aug 26

    I trained as a volunteer Marine Mammal Medic w/ . The money is giving away would go a long way to helping us continue our work. Please vote for Project Jonah here: Thank you!! 🐳🐋

    Hey, I'm not one to ask for much twitter followers, but thanks to , a charity I'm involved with, could win some much needed money to help us continue our work. VOTE HERE: Thanks! 🐋
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    Aug 26

    Hey, I'm not one to ask for much twitter followers, but thanks to , a charity I'm involved with, could win some much needed money to help us continue our work. VOTE HERE: Thanks! 🐋

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