These projects include scientific work such as abundance estimation, population dynamics and behavioural studies, research on threats and threat mitigation, as well as a broad range of conservation initiatives such as encouraging government authorities to designate areas for marine protection; working with local law enforcement agencies; and developing alternative fishing methods to reduce bycatch.

WDCS is also one of the leading supporters of non-invasive cetacean conservation research worldwide.

Read all WDCS funded international field projects  all over the world including in Chile, Hong Kong, India, Far eastern Russia and West Africa

Photo - Indo Pacific Humpback dolphin  © WDCS / T. Jefferson

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