Project
Using an Innovative Tool to Monitor Endangered Dolphins in South Africa
Initiative
Duration
2022 - 2023
Location
South Africa
Species protected
Indian Ocean Humpback Dolphin
Sousa plumbea
Project objectives
This research project seeks to provide valuable data on the Endangered Indian Ocean Humpback Dolphin by using innovative acoustic monitoring technology. It will deploy a coordinated network of multiple acoustic sensors to monitor passing dolphins at key localities within the range of South African Indian Ocean humpback dolphins. Generating detailed information on their habitat use and population density will help fill knowledge gaps and ultimately improve conservation methods for this threatened species.
Threats
Habitat loss & degradation
Pollution
This research project is implemented by Sasha Francess Dines, Stellenbosch University and Sea Search Research and Conservation.