SCIENCE


Our scientific program aims to generate a database of all dolphin and whale species found along the Pacific Coast of Nicaragua and the East coast of Australia


WHY IS THIS PROJECT SPECIAL ?

  • Pioneering research and conservation project for cetaceans (Nicaragua)
  • First publications on fauna in scientific journals (Nicaragua)
  • Discovery of the presence of a second population of humpback whales (Nicaragua)
  • Discovery of feeding behavior of humpback whales in the breeding zone (Nicaragua)

OBJECTIVES

  • Identify cetacean species (dolphins and whales) in Nicaragua
  • Determine the current status of different populations of dolphins and whales
  • Determine the distribution and use of habitat for each population
  • Identify critical and sensitive areas for each species of dolphin and whale

ACTIONS & EXPECTED RESULTS

  • Monitoring of different species of cetaceans.
  • Interactive scientific program with fishermen and tour operators
  • Evaluate the status of different cetacean populations.
  • Define critical areas for cetacean populations.
  • Identify possible conservation problems.
  • Scientific publications in international newspapers.
  • Implementation of management measures.
  • Improve knowledge of cetaceans in Central America.

OUR PROJECTS

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