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We are a network of people, working together to conserve the Indian Ocean humpback dolphin.
SouthWest Indian Ocean, tracking the presence, movements, behaviour and ecology of a variety of marine mammals - and noise in their environment.
💠 Over 9,000 individual humpback whales have been identified through over 11,000 encounters on Happywhale @happywhale.bsky.social
#IndoCet #Happywhale
💠 Over 9,000 individual humpback whales have been identified through over 11,000 encounters on Happywhale @happywhale.bsky.social
#IndoCet #Happywhale
November 12, 2025 at 8:46 AM
SouthWest Indian Ocean, tracking the presence, movements, behaviour and ecology of a variety of marine mammals - and noise in their environment.
💠 Over 9,000 individual humpback whales have been identified through over 11,000 encounters on Happywhale @happywhale.bsky.social
#IndoCet #Happywhale
💠 Over 9,000 individual humpback whales have been identified through over 11,000 encounters on Happywhale @happywhale.bsky.social
#IndoCet #Happywhale
On the final day of the 13th WIOMSA Scientific Symposium, the Indian Ocean Cetacean Consortium, known as IndoCet, hosted a Special Session, which brought researchers together, before saying “Kwaheri” to Mombasa, Kenya. The presentations revealed ...
#IndoCet #WIOMSA
image courtesy of Dave Hurwitz
#IndoCet #WIOMSA
image courtesy of Dave Hurwitz
November 8, 2025 at 4:07 PM
He talked about coral reefs, climate change, “Burning Embers” and plausible futures. The situation is critical for corals as climate change accelerates. Conservation actions help but cannot keep up with the rate of change. Plausible futures are distressing.
#wiomsa #TransformativeChangeAssessment
#wiomsa #TransformativeChangeAssessment
October 2, 2025 at 7:47 PM
He talked about coral reefs, climate change, “Burning Embers” and plausible futures. The situation is critical for corals as climate change accelerates. Conservation actions help but cannot keep up with the rate of change. Plausible futures are distressing.
#wiomsa #TransformativeChangeAssessment
#wiomsa #TransformativeChangeAssessment
WIOMSA Day 3 highlight was an interesting plenary presentation entitled “Sustainability – balancing nature, economy and society”, delivered by Dr David Obura. He is the current chair of the Intergovernmental Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services.
#wiomsa #day3 #IPBES #NexusAssessment
#wiomsa #day3 #IPBES #NexusAssessment
October 2, 2025 at 7:47 PM
WIOMSA Day 3 highlight was an interesting plenary presentation entitled “Sustainability – balancing nature, economy and society”, delivered by Dr David Obura. He is the current chair of the Intergovernmental Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services.
#wiomsa #day3 #IPBES #NexusAssessment
#wiomsa #day3 #IPBES #NexusAssessment
Other presentations in the session included a photo-id study of the enigmatic Omura’s whale (a beautiful creature) and study of the overlap of marine traffic and cetaceans in the SWIO, which highlighted hotspots where speed restrictions or rerouting could reduce impacts.
#wiomsa #day2 #omuraswhale
#wiomsa #day2 #omuraswhale
October 1, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Other presentations in the session included a photo-id study of the enigmatic Omura’s whale (a beautiful creature) and study of the overlap of marine traffic and cetaceans in the SWIO, which highlighted hotspots where speed restrictions or rerouting could reduce impacts.
#wiomsa #day2 #omuraswhale
#wiomsa #day2 #omuraswhale
The other humpback dolphin presentation was given by Shanan Atkins, on behalf of HuDoNet and outlined the process and results of designing the Network Action Plan. It summarised current knowledge of this dolphin conservation system, and [...]
#hudonet #actionplan #conservation #wiomsa
#hudonet #actionplan #conservation #wiomsa
October 1, 2025 at 5:54 PM
The other humpback dolphin presentation was given by Shanan Atkins, on behalf of HuDoNet and outlined the process and results of designing the Network Action Plan. It summarised current knowledge of this dolphin conservation system, and [...]
#hudonet #actionplan #conservation #wiomsa
#hudonet #actionplan #conservation #wiomsa
Gill Braulik presented “Dolphins Without Borders” about synchronized surveys of humpback dolphins conducted in southern Kenya and northern Tanzania. They identified about 25 distinctive individuals and found they occurred exclusively in near-shore, shallow habitats,[...]
#humpbackdolphinconservation
#humpbackdolphinconservation
October 1, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Gill Braulik presented “Dolphins Without Borders” about synchronized surveys of humpback dolphins conducted in southern Kenya and northern Tanzania. They identified about 25 distinctive individuals and found they occurred exclusively in near-shore, shallow habitats,[...]
#humpbackdolphinconservation
#humpbackdolphinconservation
Recapping Day 2 at the 13th WIOMSA Scientific Symposium, the highlight of the day was a mini-session focused on Management of threats to marine megafauna in the WIO.
There are multiple threats such as fishing, [...]
#wiomsa2025 #day2 #oneoceanonefuture #hudonet #oceanscience #marineconservation
There are multiple threats such as fishing, [...]
#wiomsa2025 #day2 #oneoceanonefuture #hudonet #oceanscience #marineconservation
October 1, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Recapping Day 2 at the 13th WIOMSA Scientific Symposium, the highlight of the day was a mini-session focused on Management of threats to marine megafauna in the WIO.
There are multiple threats such as fishing, [...]
#wiomsa2025 #day2 #oneoceanonefuture #hudonet #oceanscience #marineconservation
There are multiple threats such as fishing, [...]
#wiomsa2025 #day2 #oneoceanonefuture #hudonet #oceanscience #marineconservation
The poster sessions had two themes: Fisheries and Ocean Health.
In the afternoon, we were spoiled for choice yet again, with another 8 sessions from Using Storytelling to Advance Marine Conservation and Financing a Sustainable Blue Future at different ends of the spectrum.
#wiomsa #oneocean
In the afternoon, we were spoiled for choice yet again, with another 8 sessions from Using Storytelling to Advance Marine Conservation and Financing a Sustainable Blue Future at different ends of the spectrum.
#wiomsa #oneocean
September 30, 2025 at 4:50 PM
This is an extraordinary platform for dialogue, knowledge exchange, and collaboration among researchers, policymakers, and stakeholders, a bridge to connect knowledge and concrete action. There are seven HuDoNet members here to take advantage of the opportunity.
#wiomsa2025 #hudonet
#wiomsa2025 #hudonet
September 30, 2025 at 4:50 PM
This is an extraordinary platform for dialogue, knowledge exchange, and collaboration among researchers, policymakers, and stakeholders, a bridge to connect knowledge and concrete action. There are seven HuDoNet members here to take advantage of the opportunity.
#wiomsa2025 #hudonet
#wiomsa2025 #hudonet
More than 1200 “clever minds” were welcomed to the 13th Scientific Symposium by WIOMSA yesterday morning. This shows the phenomenal growth that has occurred since the first one three decades ago when just a handful of scientists gathered for the first symposium.
#wiomsa2025 #oneoceanonefuture
#wiomsa2025 #oneoceanonefuture
September 30, 2025 at 4:50 PM
More than 1200 “clever minds” were welcomed to the 13th Scientific Symposium by WIOMSA yesterday morning. This shows the phenomenal growth that has occurred since the first one three decades ago when just a handful of scientists gathered for the first symposium.
#wiomsa2025 #oneoceanonefuture
#wiomsa2025 #oneoceanonefuture
They are all over the Kenyan coast, using every means possible to locate and track the Indian Ocean humpback dolphins.
This inshore species is vulnerable to human activities, especially inshore artisanal fishing [...]
#KMMREC #MarineConservation #ProtectWhatYouLove #HuDoNET
This inshore species is vulnerable to human activities, especially inshore artisanal fishing [...]
#KMMREC #MarineConservation #ProtectWhatYouLove #HuDoNET
September 27, 2025 at 4:31 PM
They are all over the Kenyan coast, using every means possible to locate and track the Indian Ocean humpback dolphins.
This inshore species is vulnerable to human activities, especially inshore artisanal fishing [...]
#KMMREC #MarineConservation #ProtectWhatYouLove #HuDoNET
This inshore species is vulnerable to human activities, especially inshore artisanal fishing [...]
#KMMREC #MarineConservation #ProtectWhatYouLove #HuDoNET
HuDoNet Member Spotlight: The Real World
This week, the member spotlight sheds light on The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MoECC) of Qatar.
#HumpbackDolphins #newborndolphin #Qatar #HuDoNET #conservation #dolphinsightings
This week, the member spotlight sheds light on The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MoECC) of Qatar.
#HumpbackDolphins #newborndolphin #Qatar #HuDoNET #conservation #dolphinsightings
September 18, 2025 at 7:16 PM
HuDoNet Member Spotlight: The Real World
This week, the member spotlight sheds light on The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MoECC) of Qatar.
#HumpbackDolphins #newborndolphin #Qatar #HuDoNET #conservation #dolphinsightings
This week, the member spotlight sheds light on The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MoECC) of Qatar.
#HumpbackDolphins #newborndolphin #Qatar #HuDoNET #conservation #dolphinsightings
[...] of medicine or engineering, she pursued a unique passion, one that led her to the heart of the sea and the Persian Gulf. She spent long hours standing on boats, capturing rare and beautiful moments from the lives of dolphins alongside her friends.
#WomenInStem #conservation #research
#WomenInStem #conservation #research
September 4, 2025 at 3:05 PM
[...] of medicine or engineering, she pursued a unique passion, one that led her to the heart of the sea and the Persian Gulf. She spent long hours standing on boats, capturing rare and beautiful moments from the lives of dolphins alongside her friends.
#WomenInStem #conservation #research
#WomenInStem #conservation #research
As outlined in the video caption:
“Nazanin Mohsenian was drawn into the world of exceptional women by her passion and her astonishing work studying the Indian Ocean humpback dolphin. She was not like other girls. Instead of following the usual paths [...]
#humpbackdolphins #conservation
“Nazanin Mohsenian was drawn into the world of exceptional women by her passion and her astonishing work studying the Indian Ocean humpback dolphin. She was not like other girls. Instead of following the usual paths [...]
#humpbackdolphins #conservation
September 4, 2025 at 3:05 PM
As outlined in the video caption:
“Nazanin Mohsenian was drawn into the world of exceptional women by her passion and her astonishing work studying the Indian Ocean humpback dolphin. She was not like other girls. Instead of following the usual paths [...]
#humpbackdolphins #conservation
“Nazanin Mohsenian was drawn into the world of exceptional women by her passion and her astonishing work studying the Indian Ocean humpback dolphin. She was not like other girls. Instead of following the usual paths [...]
#humpbackdolphins #conservation
HuDoNet Member Spotlight: The Real World
As we continue to highlight the amazing feats of our members, this week, we have an eye-opening piece about the career of Nazanin Mohsenian in Iran and her work on humpback dolphins.
#HuDoNET #WomenInStem #conservation #research
As we continue to highlight the amazing feats of our members, this week, we have an eye-opening piece about the career of Nazanin Mohsenian in Iran and her work on humpback dolphins.
#HuDoNET #WomenInStem #conservation #research
September 4, 2025 at 3:05 PM
HuDoNet Member Spotlight: The Real World
As we continue to highlight the amazing feats of our members, this week, we have an eye-opening piece about the career of Nazanin Mohsenian in Iran and her work on humpback dolphins.
#HuDoNET #WomenInStem #conservation #research
As we continue to highlight the amazing feats of our members, this week, we have an eye-opening piece about the career of Nazanin Mohsenian in Iran and her work on humpback dolphins.
#HuDoNET #WomenInStem #conservation #research
[...] and is considered a political term, unlike terms like “western Asia”, considered a geographic term. We have used it in this context as it is the actual name of the journal “Zoology in the Middle East”. We have no malicious intent in this post, only to educate.
August 26, 2025 at 7:05 PM
[...] and is considered a political term, unlike terms like “western Asia”, considered a geographic term. We have used it in this context as it is the actual name of the journal “Zoology in the Middle East”. We have no malicious intent in this post, only to educate.
Follow the project’s Instagram page: @wdpt_q8
And check out the literature about the cetaceans in Kuwait on their website: www.wdptq8.com/learning
#HuDoNET#humpbackdolphinconservation #Kuwait #support #marineresearch
P.S. We are aware of how the term “Middle East” might be offensive to some [...]
And check out the literature about the cetaceans in Kuwait on their website: www.wdptq8.com/learning
#HuDoNET#humpbackdolphinconservation #Kuwait #support #marineresearch
P.S. We are aware of how the term “Middle East” might be offensive to some [...]
August 26, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Follow the project’s Instagram page: @wdpt_q8
And check out the literature about the cetaceans in Kuwait on their website: www.wdptq8.com/learning
#HuDoNET#humpbackdolphinconservation #Kuwait #support #marineresearch
P.S. We are aware of how the term “Middle East” might be offensive to some [...]
And check out the literature about the cetaceans in Kuwait on their website: www.wdptq8.com/learning
#HuDoNET#humpbackdolphinconservation #Kuwait #support #marineresearch
P.S. We are aware of how the term “Middle East” might be offensive to some [...]
[...] participate in public events in the American University of Kuwait, and Kuwait University to raise awareness of the presence of cetaceans in Kuwait waters. We are always searching for new opportunities to advocate for the protection of marine mammals.
#humpbackdolphinawareness #Kuwait
#humpbackdolphinawareness #Kuwait
August 26, 2025 at 7:05 PM
[...] participate in public events in the American University of Kuwait, and Kuwait University to raise awareness of the presence of cetaceans in Kuwait waters. We are always searching for new opportunities to advocate for the protection of marine mammals.
#humpbackdolphinawareness #Kuwait
#humpbackdolphinawareness #Kuwait
The team contributes to local and international publications and reports in the following: Zoology in the Middle East, the IUCN and IWC journals. We maintain regular and fruitful communication links with the EPA, Kuwait University, KISR, and PAAF in Kuwait. We also [...]
#HuDoNET #Kuwait #Research
#HuDoNET #Kuwait #Research
August 26, 2025 at 7:05 PM
[...] volunteer group that advocates for the protection of marine mammals in the country. The team does academic research in collaboration with governmental and international agencies, and raising public awareness as the main pillars towards achieving its objectives.
#humpbackdolphinconservation
#humpbackdolphinconservation
August 26, 2025 at 7:05 PM
[...] volunteer group that advocates for the protection of marine mammals in the country. The team does academic research in collaboration with governmental and international agencies, and raising public awareness as the main pillars towards achieving its objectives.
#humpbackdolphinconservation
#humpbackdolphinconservation
HuDoNet Member Spotlight: The Real World
This week, we’re featuring the amazing work of the Whale and Dolphin Protection Team – Kuiwait. Introducing the the Whale and Dolphin Protection Team, as described by Yusuf Bohadi:
“The Whale and Dolphin Protection Team in Kuwait is a [...]
#Kuwait
This week, we’re featuring the amazing work of the Whale and Dolphin Protection Team – Kuiwait. Introducing the the Whale and Dolphin Protection Team, as described by Yusuf Bohadi:
“The Whale and Dolphin Protection Team in Kuwait is a [...]
#Kuwait
August 26, 2025 at 7:05 PM
HuDoNet Member Spotlight: The Real World
This week, we’re featuring the amazing work of the Whale and Dolphin Protection Team – Kuiwait. Introducing the the Whale and Dolphin Protection Team, as described by Yusuf Bohadi:
“The Whale and Dolphin Protection Team in Kuwait is a [...]
#Kuwait
This week, we’re featuring the amazing work of the Whale and Dolphin Protection Team – Kuiwait. Introducing the the Whale and Dolphin Protection Team, as described by Yusuf Bohadi:
“The Whale and Dolphin Protection Team in Kuwait is a [...]
#Kuwait
I also collaborate with several NGOs to help generate awareness on these animals and work with the government to develop conservation action plans. While my field work is challenging, I get to work with talented minds and sometimes relax watching dolphins doing what they do best!”
#HuDoNet #India
#HuDoNet #India
August 8, 2025 at 7:36 PM
I record interactions between humans and dolphins using drones in Goa, India and use data on ocean currents and mortality events, i.e., how many dolphins die across seasons and years, to infer population-level impacts of such activities. [...]
#HuDoNET #humpbackdolphinconservation #India
#HuDoNET #humpbackdolphinconservation #India
August 8, 2025 at 7:36 PM
I record interactions between humans and dolphins using drones in Goa, India and use data on ocean currents and mortality events, i.e., how many dolphins die across seasons and years, to infer population-level impacts of such activities. [...]
#HuDoNET #humpbackdolphinconservation #India
#HuDoNET #humpbackdolphinconservation #India
“Hi! I’m Imran and I am a PhD student at the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, studying how fisheries and tourism impact the behaviour of Indian Ocean humpback dolphins, and how such interactions can contribute to their mortality. [...]
#HuDoNET #humpbackdolphinconservation #India
#HuDoNET #humpbackdolphinconservation #India
August 8, 2025 at 7:36 PM
“Hi! I’m Imran and I am a PhD student at the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, studying how fisheries and tourism impact the behaviour of Indian Ocean humpback dolphins, and how such interactions can contribute to their mortality. [...]
#HuDoNET #humpbackdolphinconservation #India
#HuDoNET #humpbackdolphinconservation #India