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A contribution to the anatomy of two rare cetacean species: The hourglass dolphin (Cephalorhynchus cruciger) and the spectacled porpoise (Phocoena dioptrica)
(Wiley Periodicals LLC on behalf of American Association for Anatomy, 2025-10-22) Graïc J-M; Gerussi T; Cozzi B; Boys RM; Kot BCW; Perrott MR; Fleury K; Chung TYT; Tsui HCL; Burns E; Webster T; Hunter S; Betty EL; Howarth O; Loch C; White S; Dawson S; Rayment W; Cole R; Cox D; Waterhouse T; Hendriks H; van Helden A; Johnstone M; Stewart RO; Fordyce RE; Stockin KA
The anatomical description of the hourglass dolphin (Cephalorhynchus cruciger) and the spectacled porpoise (Phocoena dioptrica) remains largely unexplored, due to limited specimen availability and preservation challenges. This study employed digital imaging techniques, conventional histology, and computed tomography to provide visualization of anatomical structures for a detailed analysis. We present a comprehensive analysis of the gross macroscopical and microscopical morphology of two hourglass dolphins and four spectacled porpoises. Morphometric measurements and skeletal characteristics aligned with the literature, while internal anatomy (organs and systems) was similar to other odontocetes. Precise and consistent lung measurements were challenging; qualitative assessments indicated relatively large lungs with respect to body size. The spectacled porpoise dorsal fin was uniquely large with a well-developed blood supply; this is hypothesized to act as a thermoregulatory window, though it may also play a role in sexual display in the case of males. Overall, this study provides new data on the anatomy of the hourglass dolphin and spectacled porpoise, contributing insights that may influence future research on these rare species. The findings highlight the importance of anatomical studies as a basis for explaining evolutionary relationships within cetaceans and their ecological roles in the Southern Ocean ecosystems.
A contribution to the anatomy of two rare cetacean species: the hourglass dolphin (Lagenorhynchus cruciger) and the spectacled porpoise (Phocoena dioptrica)
(2025-03-26) Graïc J-M; Gerussi T; Cozzi B; Boys RM; Kot BCW; Perrott MR; Fleury K; Chung TYT; Tsui HCL; Burns E; Webster T; Hunter S; Betty EL; Howarth O; Loch C; White S; Dawson S; Rayment W; Cole R; Cox D; Waterhouse T; Hendriks H; van Helden A; Johnstone M; Stewart RO; Fordyce RE; Stockin KA
Seen but unheard: navigating turbulent waters as Māori and Pacific postgraduate students in STEM
(Taylor and Francis, 9/08/2022) McAllister T; Naepi S; Walker L; Gillon A; Clark P; Lambert E; McCambridge AB; Thoms C; Housiaux J; Ehau-Taumaunu H; Connell CJW; Keenan R; Thomas K-L; Maslen-Miller A; Tupaea M; Mauriohooho K; Puli'uvea C; Rapata H; Nicholas SA; Pope R-N-A-R; Kaufononga SAF; Reihana K; Fleury K; Camp N; Carson GMR; Kaulamatoa JL; Clark ZL; Collings M; Bell GM; Henare K; Reiri K; Walker P; Escott K-R; Moors J; Wilson B-J; Laita OS; Maxwell KH; Fong S; Parata R; Meertens M; Aston C; Taura Y; Haerewa N; Lawrence H; Alipia T
The experiences of Māori and Pacific postgraduate students in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) offer insights into how universities, particularly science faculties, currently underserve Māori and Pacific people. This article shares the experiences of 43 current or past postgraduate students at New Zealand universities. Collectively, our stories offer insight into how representation, the white imprint, space invaders/stranger making, and institutional habits, specifically operate to exclude and devalue Māori and Pacific postgraduates in STEM. We provide new understandings of the white imprint (rewarding and incentivising white behaviour), where Māori and Pacific postgraduates were prevented from being their authentic selves. Importantly, this research documents how Māori and Pacific postgraduates experience excess labour because of institutional habits. This research also provides insight into how the science funding system results in superficial and unethical inclusion of Māori and Pacific postgraduates. Our stories provide persuasive evidence that the under-representation of Māori and Pacific in STEM will not be addressed by simply bolstering university enrolments. Instead, our stories highlight the urgent requirement for universities to change the STEM learning environment which continues to be violent and culturally unsafe for Māori and Pacific postgraduates.