Conclusion

New technologies for tracking are providing us with important new information on the movement and behaviour of these important large predators of the ocean. 

Not only are species such as tuna hugely important as a fishery, but as top predators all of these species provide us with key insights into the health of the oceans. 

New Zealand has the world's 5th largest Exclusive Economic Zone, and an important responsibility to the South Pacific.  Discovering the movement and behaviour of the top predators in this area is a contribution to "playing our part in our corner of the globe".

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