Dusky dolphin diving: where and when

Resident to Kaikoura Canyon with seasonal movements following prey. 1 known encounter site across 1 country: New Zealand. Best single site: Kaikoura, New Zealand — high reliability, peak year-round. No certification is required at the easiest sites — some are snorkel or freedive only.

Sites
1

1 countries

IUCN status
Least Concern
Min. certification
No certification
Typical depth
Surface

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