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HomeMarine and EcologyMarine ConservationRare blue whale sighting in Akaroa Harbour (Whale video + Audio interview)

Rare blue whale sighting in Akaroa Harbour (Whale video + Audio interview)

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A blue whale has been spotted in Akaroa Harbour for the first time in several years.

Passengers on an Akaroa Dolphins cruise on Friday spotted the whale on Friday morning.

 

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It slowly emerged from the water as onlookers gasped.

The sighting was filmed by an onlooker and marked the first blue whale seen by Akaroa Dolphins since 2020.

RNZ’s morning report

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