Anton van Helden
New ZealandscientistMale7.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Anton van Helden is a senior science advisor at the Department of Conservation in New Zealand, specializing in marine biology. He confirmed recent sightings of humpback whales along the New Zealand coast, emphasizing their importance as vulnerable species and the growing number of reports indicating a recovery in their populations.
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Anton van Helden confirmed that the whales spotted were humpbacks and discussed their migration patterns.
Humpback whales spotted in Evans Bay, Wellington delight commuters travelling along SH1The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New Zealand· 2026-06-02
New Zealand· 2026-06-02
