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One of the rarest sea lion species in the world lives right here in Aotearoa: the New Zealand sea lion/pakake/whakahao.To develop and strengthen connections between sea lion lovers across the country, the inaugural New Zealand Sea Lion Symposium is being held on Saturday 13 September at Tūhura Otago Museum.
This free event will include talks from mana whenua, researchers, fisheries and conservation managers, and will cover a range of topics including mātauraka Kāi Tahu, sea lion diet, archaeology, disease investigations, road management, and fisheries bycatch mitigation.
Aukaha Sea Lion Action Plan Community Liaison Kate Stevens West says:
“After years of online meetings, we're excited to meet kanohi ki te kanohi (face to face) again. This free weekend wānanga brings together mātauraka Māori, science, and community to explore how we can connect with and protect sea lions into the future. Everyone is welcome, whether you're already involved or just curious to learn more.”
The afternoon session will be a series of facilitated discussions to build connection and discuss what we can do for sea lions in the coming breeding season.
In addition, Tūhura Otago Museum staff will be bringing out some of the pakake taoka they care for.
8.30am – 4.30pm, Saturday 13 September
Hutton Theatre
Free
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Tūhura Otago Museum, 419 Great King Street,Dunedin, New Zealand
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