Cetaceans

Movement, Range, and Population Size Estimate: Aspects in Cetacean Conservation in the North-Western Mindanao Sea, Philippines

This project aims to estimate the population size, address movement patterns and habitat range of the most frequently sighted cetaceans in the NW Mindanao Sea.

The Bolivian River Dolphin (Inia Boliviensis): Ambassador for Conservation in the Northern Part of the Bolivian Amazon River Basin

Promote Inia boliviensis as ambassador and umbrella species for conservation in the Bolivian lower Amazon, under threat of dam construction.

Sustainable Management of Freshwater Protected Areas for the Critically Endangered Irrawaddy Dolphin in the Mahakam River, East Kalimantan, Indonesia

The project will aim to support the establishment and sustainable management of two protected areas in progress to protect the Mahakam dolphin

Diagnosis of the Taxonomic Composition, Spatial Distribution, Social Structure and Conservation Threats of Marine Mammals in Tribugá’s Gulf

This project aims to the taxonomic composition, spatial distribution, social structure and conservation threats of marine mammals inhabiting the Tribugá’s gulf.

Promoting a Sanctuary for Whales: Habitat Conservation and Education of Southern Right Whale in Coastal Communities Uruguay

The creation of SANCTUARY for WHALES intend to preserve an area in which the presence of cetaceans its critical and the importance of conserving their habitat and breeding areas. The goal is to create prevention plans, to promote local community action campaigns with the technical support of local NGOS and regional institutions.

Strengthening the Community-Based Dolphin Conservation Programme in Brahmaputra River System, India

This project is aiming to conserve the Ganges river dolphin in Brahmaputra river system with the active involvement of local communities residing in and around identified and prioritized dolphin habitats. As an effort to that, an experimentally developed community-based Dolphin Conservation Network will be strengthened; its effectiveness will be increased and will make it into a sustainable conservation programme.

Developing a Dolphin Conservation Network in Brahmaputra River System.

This project aims to involve local stakeholders in conservation of the endangered Gangetic dolphin through organizing workshops and awareness camps in different parts of Assam.

Humpback Whales in Sechura Bay, Peru

Establish the first step for a long term program for humpback whales in Peru. Gather biological data to determine the value of the bay for humpback whale’s population.

First Identification of Singing Areas and Song Structure of Humpback Whale (Megaptera Novaeangliae) off the Pacific Coast of Guatemala

This project conducts the first identification of singing areas and song structure of humpback whales off the Guatemalan Pacific coast.

The Effect of Shipping Noise at the Panama Canal on the Status of Cetaceans in Panamanian Waters

The aim of this study is to assess the effects of shipping noise caused by vessels on the distribution and diversity of cetaceans at both sides of the Panama Canal.