Charlotte Daniels Rescue Story
Saturday 10 January 2026 Fifteen pilot whales had restranded for the third day at Triangle Flat, Farewell Spit, Mohua. This was my first ever time…
Project Jonah exists for one simple reason. Helping marine mammals.
Our vision is to create a world where these animals are respected & protected.
Project Jonah is made up of everyday Kiwis who have given up their time to volunteer with us. Together we aim to protect & help marine mammals through our rescue, action & protection programs. Whether it is through picking up litter on our beaches or getting hands on in rescuing stranded whales, our volunteers all do their part.
Rescue
We deliver essential first aid to stranded or injured animals via our nationwide network of trained and passionate Marine Mammal Medics.
Education
Through our public education & awareness campaigns we inform & educate people & encourage them to get involved.
Protection
We act as a watchdog to expose marine mammal suffering & help create & enforce laws that will protect these animals.
Together we will take action to protect these animals & the oceans they call home.
Find out how you can help.
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Medic Courses
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Sophia Johnston Rescue Story
Sophia Johnston Rescue Story
Around 3:30pm on Wednesday 10th December, I received an alert from Project Jonah advising there was a stranded dolphin in Blueskin Bay, requesting confirmation of…
Pilot Pulse – Golden Bay AI Whale-Detection Buoy
Pilot Pulse – Golden Bay AI Whale-Detection Buoy
Mohua / Golden Bay, Aotearoa / New Zealand An AI-powered marine mammal detection buoy has been deployed in Mohua / Golden Bay to help detect…