Kia Ora Whale Spotters! Once again we’d like to thank you for all your hard work for the Great Kaikōura Whale Count 2024. We’re so grateful to you for helping us to conduct this vital research and we hope you had as much fun as we did. We’re thrilled that so many people got to … Continue reading Great Kaikōura Whale Count 2024 News Round Up
Back with a splash!
Each year, during the winter, humpback whales migrate or visit our shores along the east coast of the South Island. Although we believe their numbers are increasing, actively protecting them for the long-term requires data!The Great Kaikōura Whale Count 2024 will run from June 27 - July 10 and is set to be a wonder-full celebration … Continue reading Back with a splash!
Remembering Mena – The Penguin detection dog
She touched many hearts with her wagging tail, puppy dog eyes and spreading of joy! Not tomention the incredible way she protected our local wildlife.It has been almost a year since we lost our beloved Mena. A valuable member of the KaikōuraOcean Research Institute (KORI) for 8 years, she was a Hungarian Vizsla, who worked … Continue reading Remembering Mena – The Penguin detection dog
Kororā Club Kids Holiday Program Take the First PEAP of 2021
Kaikoura's Little People Meet their Little Blue Neighbours KORI had heaps of fun at our first PEAP (Penguin Education and Awareness Program) of 2021 guided by our two new interns Kasey and Meryl. We were fortunate to be visited by Kaikōura’s very own Kororā Club Kids Holiday Program which is run for 5 to 10 year olds … Continue reading Kororā Club Kids Holiday Program Take the First PEAP of 2021
‘KORI’s Quest for Little Penguins Along the Greater Kaikōura Coastline’
Featuring Mena the Penguin Detective Dog Anyone who knows KORI (Kaikōura Ocean Research Institute) knows we love our little penguin friends and want to help their families grow along the greater Kaikōura Coastline, however, in our efforts we were lacking information on how and where these wee birds are distributed along the 75km stretch from … Continue reading ‘KORI’s Quest for Little Penguins Along the Greater Kaikōura Coastline’
Update: South Bay dog attack
Warning – this article features images of dead animals. On Saturday (March 23rd) we were devastated to discover the body of an endangered white-flippered penguin in Kaikōura’s South Bay. The cause of death was immediately clear – a dog bite that had crushed the bird’s ribcage. This is the second penguin within a week to … Continue reading Update: South Bay dog attack
How are drones helping scientists learn about Kaikōura’s dolphins?
Could drones be the future of learning more about Kaikōura's marine wildlife? Yes, according to recent research published in the journal Aquatic Mammals, which included KORI director, Dr. Jody Weir, and KORI member Carys Protheroe. Along with a multinational team of scientists led by Bernd Würsig (Texas A&M University) and including Lorenzo Fiori (University of Auckland), … Continue reading How are drones helping scientists learn about Kaikōura’s dolphins?
Introducing KORI’s new intern
From elephants to little blue penguins, no creature is too great or too small for our new intern, Chloe Cargill. Originally from Yorkshire in the United Kingdom, Chloe joined us last week and we’re very excited for the part she’s going to play. While she will be helping out with a range of KORI activities, … Continue reading Introducing KORI’s new intern
In the mind of KORI’s Wildlife Artist
Not many of us get to know the stories behind our clothes. Sure, perhaps there isn’t all that much to know about the jeans you’re sitting in, but sometimes what we choose to wear has a real meaning to the person that designed it. We know that’s the case for Katie Eshelman, KORI’s fantastically talented … Continue reading In the mind of KORI’s Wildlife Artist
INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY!
The Kaikōura Ocean Research Institute (KORI) is seeking 1 – 2 summer interns to assist with our Penguin Education and Awareness Programme (PEAP). Duration: Mid/Late November – February/early March 2019. Commitment: Approx. 20 hours/week (mostly evenings). Roles: Leading PEAPS – Delivering presentations on penguin conservation, and introducing the group to Kaikōura’s little blue penguins at … Continue reading INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY!
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