wildlife

In recent months a sub-adult bottlenose dolphin has become increasingly interactive with visitors and locals off the coast of Gisborne.This interaction is popular but there are concerns about the risks involved, for people and for Moko, the dolphin. The bottlenose is one of several species of dolphin found in New Zealand waters.

Mark Orams was interviewed on TV ONE's Close Up about the worsening situation with 'Moko' the teenage dolphin and his playful antics in Gisborne. Some say it's only a matter of time before Moko the dolphin causes a deadly accident. Mark explains why Moko's behaviour is starting to appear progressively more aggressive.

Watch Mark Orams interviewed on Close Up: http://tvnz.co.nz/close-up/moko-dolphin-danger-3234675/video

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