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<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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WHY IS THIS PROJECT SPECIAL ?<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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Pioneering research and conservation project for cetaceans (Nicaragua)<\/li>
First publications on fauna in scientific journals (Nicaragua)<\/li>
Discovery of the presence of a second population of humpback whales (Nicaragua)<\/li>
Discovery of feeding behavior of humpback whales in the breeding zone (Nicaragua)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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OBJECTIVES<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
Identify cetacean species (dolphins and whales) in Nicaragua<\/li>
Determine the current status of different populations of dolphins and whales<\/li>
Determine the distribution and use of habitat for each population<\/li>
Identify critical and sensitive areas for each species of dolphin and whale<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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ACTIONS & EXPECTED RESULTS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Monitoring of different species of cetaceans.<\/li>
Interactive scientific program with fishermen and tour operators<\/li>
Evaluate the status of different cetacean populations.<\/li>
Define critical areas for cetacean populations.<\/li>
Identify possible conservation problems.<\/li>
Scientific publications in international newspapers.<\/li>
Implementation of management measures.<\/li>
Improve knowledge of cetaceans in Central America.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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