NZ, Chile work together on conservation

Scientists from New Zealand and Chile will work together on conservation projects as part of a new agreement between the two countries.

Conservation Minister Steve Chadwick said the countries would work on a project which would determine the numbers of the unique Chilean dolphin and its conservation status.

The co-operation follows last week's recommendation by the International Whaling Commission's Scientific Committee that a comprehensive survey was needed.

The project will begin in summer and will be led by Chilean scientists, with scientists from Otago University providing technical expertise in the design and implementation of the survey.

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