Atlantic humpback dolphins
Find out more about the ecology, distribution, abundance and conservation status of this Critically Endangered species, and the threats that are causing its decline.
About the CCAHD
The Consortium for the Conservation of the Atlantic Humpback Dolphin (CCAHD) works to improve the status of Atlantic humpback dolphins through research, awareness, capacity-building and action.
Resources
Learn about Atlantic humpback dolphins through CCAHD documents, scientific publications, and downloadable education materials.
Interactive Map
Atlantic humpback dolphins are only found in the nearshore waters of the tropical and subtropical Atlantic coast of Africa. Sightings, strandings and bycatch records confirm the species’ current or recent presence in 13 countries between Angola in the south and Dakhla Bay, south of Morocco in the north. A lack of records from the remaining six countries within that range could be the result of the very limited research that has taken place in the region to date, or reflect a genuine absence of humpback dolphins.
Click on the outlines of the highlighted countries in the interactive map to reveal the country name and to access country-specific information on: the current distribution and conservation status of Atlantic humpback dolphins, a list of peer-reviewed articles and reports, and information about local researchers and conservation organisations.
If you are in one of these countries and have information on a dolphin sighting or stranding, use this map to find the relevant contact details for the person collecting data in your country, or email us at info@sousateuszii.org for help connecting to the relevant research and conservation organisations.
Are you based in one of these countries, and would you like to help collect data or engage in awareness-raising activities? Visit the Get Involved page, and/or use the map to find out who you can contact in your country to learn more and contribute to ongoing work.
Latest News
Read about the latest news and project work being carried out on Atlantic humpback dolphins, from CCAHD members and partner organizations.
24 December 2025
Over 300 Students Engaged in Atlantic Humpback Dolphin Conservation
To celebrate International Dolphin Day this year, CCAHD partner, TUBE AWU organised a major educational event at the Manyange Na Elombo Campo Marine National Park in southwestern Cameroon. Titled “Activité éducative – Journée du Dauphin”, the event brought together over 300 pupils from the park’s two primary schools (l’École publique inclusive de Campo and l’École […]
22 December 2025
AACF Updates Photo-ID and Acoustic Data on Atlantic humpback dolphin
The African Aquatic Conservation Fund conducted its sixth field survey in the Saloum Delta to update knowledge on the critically endangered Atlantic humpback dolphin, Sousa teuszii. The mission involved AACF staff members Diana Seck and Clinton Fatcheu, together with Charlie Hargrave from the University of St. Andrews for acoustics, and supported by our experienced, long-term […]
The 58-Hour Mission to Save a Humpback Whale in Benguela, Angola
On 22 September 2025, Praia da Caxiva became the center of an extraordinary rescue operation. A 14-meter-long humpback whale, weighing an estimated 30–35 tonnes, had become stranded near the point where a river meets the sea—one of the most difficult settings for any marine animal rescue. Wrapped in a large fishing net and completely beached, […]