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a collaboration focused on tracking migrating humpback whales to a network encompassing all cetacean species in the Western Indian Ocean (WIO).

The message from the final day was clear: “Working together expands our impact exponentially.”

#IndoCet #WIOMSA #HuDoNET #CetaceanResearch #WIO
November 8, 2025 at 4:07 PM
October 1, 2025 at 5:54 PM
the most important gaps and opportunities to understand and mitigate threats. The outcome was 13 Priority Actions that should strengthen evidence-based recommendations to galvanise humpback-dolphin conservation across the range.

#wiomsa #hudonet #actionplan #threats #oneoceanonefuture
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
October 1, 2025 at 5:54 PM
shallow habitats, with muddy bottoms and low salinity.All the dolphins sighted in Kenya were also seen in Tanzania, suggesting that management of the species needs a regional strategy that includes both countries.
#hudonet #wiomsa #marineconservation
October 1, 2025 at 5:54 PM
hunting, chemical pollution, plastics and more. Tackling these will take a coordinated strategy among scientists, managers and funders. The aim of the session was to provide explicit examples of work being undertaken.

Two of the talks were about humpback dolphins:

#hudonet #WIOMSA #humpbackdolphin
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
October 1, 2025 at 5:54 PM
and quickly the grassy dancefloor filled up as attendee’s heard their favourite-favourites and had to move.

Well done! @wiomsa.bsky.social

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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.
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September 30, 2025 at 4:50 PM
the humpbacks’ preferred spots, as well as their movements.
It’s fun citizen science, for the whole family, to help protect this endangered dolphin. Head over to www.hudonet.org to report your sightings.

#HumpbackDolphins #SaveOurDolphins #SDG14 #MarineConservation #ProtectWhatYouLove #HuDoNET
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September 27, 2025 at 4:31 PM
But this makes it easier for adopters to identify the humpback dolphins they choose to adopt. You can also get Involved by reporting your humpback sightings to HuDoNET for the sighting to be uploaded to the HappyWhale app, which will enable KMMREC, HappyWhale and HuDoNET to track [...]
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September 27, 2025 at 4:31 PM
to humpback dolphin underwater vocalisations since 2020, particularly in areas where Kenyan humpback dolphin populations are known to congregate. Deploying acoustic loggers allows them to collect data for months at a time to assess site fidelity.

#KMMREC #humpbackdolphins #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
September 27, 2025 at 4:31 PM
HuDoNet Member Spotlight: The Real World

This week, the member spotlight sheds light on Kenya Marine Mammal Research and Conservation (KMMREC).
They are all over the Kenyan coast, using every means possible to locate and track the Indian Ocean humpback dolphins.

#HumpbackDolphins #SDG1
September 27, 2025 at 4:31 PM
You can also follow them on Instagram @moecc_qatar and other platforms:

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Facebook - www.facebook.com/moecc.qatar

#HumpbackDolphins #MoECC #Qatar #HuDoNET #conservation #dolphinsightings
September 18, 2025 at 7:16 PM
reducing pollution and poaching, to ensure the future of these creatures in Qatar.

To learn more about this hardworking organisation, visit their website: www.mecc.gov.qa

#HumpbackDolphins #MoECC #Qatar #HuDoNET #conservation #dolphinsightings
وزارة البيئة والتغير المناخي - الرئيسية
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September 18, 2025 at 7:16 PM
The MoECC of Qatar aims to protect the environment and conserve its natural resources through joint institutional and community cooperation, supporting an effective regulatory framework, and enhancing public environmental awareness.

#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
September 18, 2025 at 7:16 PM
At first glance, it might have seemed like an adventurous and exciting job. But the reality was far tougher.”

You’ll have to watch Nazanin's documentary for the detailed story, as told by her here: youtu.be/1Fxr7H-0tsg?...

#HuDoNET #humpbackdolphins #WomenInStem #conservation #research
Ep24: Nazanin Mohsenian, Along the Dolphins’ Path | نازنین محسنیان: در مسیر دلفین‌ها
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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
September 4, 2025 at 3:05 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 [...]
August 26, 2025 at 7:05 PM
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
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
August 26, 2025 at 7:05 PM
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
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
August 8, 2025 at 7:36 PM