Zoologists call for beach closures to protect wildlife

Zoologists are calling for seasonal beach closures to protect our wildlife. This follows research from an Otago University study showing a closed Dunedin beach during breeding season was beneficial for yellow-eyed penguin chicks’ survival.

Louise Ternouth spoke to Professor of Zoology at Otago University Yolanda van Heezik about what the research shows.

Zoologists call for beach closures to protect wildlife
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