Final oiled Penguins released from initial Rena oil spill

SummaryOn January 30 2012, 9 Little Blue Penguins were released at Moturiki, Mount Maunganui Main Beach

Main BodyAfter a quick blessing from a kaumatua, 9 Little Blue Penguins, representing the final oiled penguins from the initial oil spilled from the Rena, were unboxed and released back into the sea.

Photographs

Oiled and non-oiled Penguin Mauao 12 Oct 2011

Oiled Wildlife Response team oiled Penguin on eggs in nest on Mauao

Penguins heading to sea at Moturiki, Mount Maunganui

Cruiseliner near Mauao rocks

Penguin and chick Mauao

Penguin release group, Mount Maunganui

Mauao skies

Observing released penguins, Mount Maunganui

Usage

AcknowledgementTe Ao Mārama - Tauranga City Libraries

Relates To

EventsTauranga Memories (2011-2021) - Events

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AuthorTauranga City Libraries staff (Paul Cuming)Type of ContributionLibrary story Last edited by: Matanga Taonga Tuku Iho Maori

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Final oiled Penguins released from initial Rena oil spill