Marine

Developing with Dolphins: Ecological and Anthropogenic Factors Influencing Estuary Use in Indo-Pacific Humpback Dolphins Along Southwest Coast of India

This study would be aimed at identifying ecological and anthropogenic factors determining distribution and behaviour of the humpback dolphin in estuarine ecosystems along the southwest coast of India. Coastal stakeholders (e.g. fishermen, port authorities, tourism operators) attitudes towards dolphins would be evaluated to assess their perceptions and to raise awareness towards dolphin conservation.

Conservation Ecology of Cetaceans within the Namibian Islands Marine Protected Area

The aim of the project is to investigate the abundance and population dynamics of the endemic Heaviside’s Dolphin (Cephalorhynchus heavisidii) and dusky dolphin (Lagenorhynchus obscurus) within the Namibian Islands Marine Protected Area.

Sustainably Managing Local Marine Areas through Social Marketing

The two aims of the project are: - Develop community capacity especially for group of house wifes/women who contributie to bidodiversity conservation in Sabang as coastal areas and develop community livelihood trough eco-friendly product develompemt which give directly and huge benefits for community. - Biodiversity conservation ; Reduce and minimize impact of environmental degradation to merine biodiversity through eco-friendly product development.

Identification of Aggregation Sites of Juvenile White Sharks and their Relationship with Adult Sharks in the Eastern North Pacific

The aim of the project is to couple satellite and acoustic tagging methods with genetic analyses to document the habitat of the juvenile white sharks in the Eastern North Pacific.

Youth-Based Coral Reef Conservation Action Plan in Sumbawa Island

This project aims to raise the awareness of wider fishers community and to develop an action plan for coral reef conservation in Sumbawa Island, Indonesia.

Community-Based Marine Turtle Conservation in Western Madagascar

To integrate local fishers and community members into marine turtle monitoring, conservation and awareness-raising work in west Madagascar.

Protecting Marine Ecosystems in the Philippines Using Green Fins

This project aims to effect change within the diving industry and among local communities through the implementation of the Green Fins approach, a tool for supporting adoption and implementation of best practice.

MarWise – A Marine Wildlife Safe Course for Marine Tourism Operators in Namibia

The aim of the project is to provide a course specifically aimed at tour operators in the Walvis Bay region, to educate them on the ecology of the species they encounter and how to interact safely and sustainably with them.

Enhancing the Conservation of Sea Turtles and Mangroves in Kenya

The project aim is to enhance the conservation of sea turtles and mangroves by promoting sustainable utilization of marine resources through enhanced community participation. The project will promote and encourage sustainable fishing practices to reduce the pressures of overfishing and illegal fishing that threaten sea turtles.

Cook Islands Turtle Project: Assessment of Sea Turtles at Palmerston Atoll, Southern Cook Islands

The aim of the project is to assess nesting abundance & distribution; turtle species present; identify threats & impacts; community education & training; develop support network; update Biodiversity assessments.