A note on recent surveys for Atlantic humpback dolphins, Sousa teuszii (Kukenthal, 1892) in the coastal waters of Gabon

Authors

Collins, T., Ngouessono, S. and Rosenbaum, H. C.

Year

2004

Secondary Title

Document Presented to the Scientific Committee of the International Whaling Commission

ISBN

SC/56/SM23

Keywords

Sousa teuszii, Atlantic humpback dolphin, Gabon, Survey

Abstract

A new research and conservation initiative on Atlantic humpback dolphins off the coast of Gabon was started in 2002. Following recommendations made at the meeting of the International Whaling Commission’ s Scientific Committee in 2002, opportunistic surveys for Atlantic humpback dolphins (Sousa teuszii) on the coast of Gabon were completed. Three new sightings are reported and additional incidental data compiled. Plans for further work in 2004 are described.