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 Western Sahara in the north and Angola in the south. 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.
13 January 2023
Second successful survey conducted in Kamsar and Tristao, Guinea
In November 2022 CCAHD, Biotope, CNSHB and Guinee Ecologie continued the collaborative work on the study and conservation of the Atlantic humpback dolphin in Guinean waters. The project is supported by Mubadala Investment Company and its asset GAC and managed by the Mohamed Bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund (MBZ Fund). Following the initial survey in […]
30 August 2022
Peer-reviewed publication on range-wide collaboration for Atlantic humpback dolphin (Sousa teuszii) conservation
A new peer-reviewed paper titled “Range-Wide Conservation Efforts for the Critically Endangered Atlantic Humpback Dolphin (Sousa teuszii)”, published in a special issue of the journal Diversity, highlights the collaborative efforts undertaken at national, regional and international levels to improve the conservation of Critically Endangered Atlantic humpback dolphins. The paper frames these efforts in the context […]
7 July 2022
Collaborative surveys off to a good start in Guinea
In June 2022, the CCAHD, Biotope, the National Aquatic Science Centre of Bussuara (CNSHB) and Guinée Ecologie conducted the first boat surveys as part of a collaborative project on the study and conservation of Atlantic humpback dolphins in Guinea. During 3 weeks, an international team composed of researchers from Guinea, France and Slovenia collected information […]