13 October 2021
Petition submitted to place Atlantic humpback dolphin under US Endangered Species Act
In September 2021 three conservation organisations submitted a petition to the National Marine Fisheries Service today to list the Atlantic humpback dolphin under the U.S. Endangered Species Act (ESA). While this Act is part of US law, an official ESA listing, even for species occurring outside the US, can significantly improve the species’ survival […]
7 June 2021
CCAHD Partner in Congo documents multiple live sightings and two bycaught Sousa teuszii
CCAHD Partner, Renatura Congo, have traditionally focused on sea turtle conservation and monitoring activities in the Republic of Congo (Brazzaville). Since 2018, Renatura have worked in Conkouati-Douli National Park and adjacent areas to monitor turtle nesting and strandings, and promote conservation with local communities and stakeholders. In March, they expressed a willingness to train their […]
2 June 2021
New communication resource available to assist fund-raising and raise awareness of Sousa teuszii with government and industry stakeholders
CCAHD members have collaborated with Graphic design firm, Agenda28 to create an infographic that captures the most essential information about the Critically endangered Atlantic humpback dolphin. Available for download in English, French and Portuguese, this Infographic will be used to support government engagement meetings planned to take place in June and July 2021 in Gabon, […]
5 March 2021
Valuable Atlantic humpback dolphin sightings reported from Nigeria
By Prof. Edem Eniang, Biodiversity Preservation Center (BPC), Nigeria (www.briodiversitypreservationcenter.org) On February 21st, 2021, Andrew Lynch and his wife were enjoying time on the beach roughly 25 km west of the Lagos Harbour, when they noticed dolphins just beyond the surf. They took photos, and upon returning home, looked for ways to share their sighting […]
New report highlights priorities for Atlantic humpback dolphin conservation
The CCAHD is pleased to announce the publication of a collaborative report in English and French, highlighting the priority actions required for the conservation of the Critically Endangered Atlantic humpback dolphin (Sousa teuszii). The report is the result of extensive expert discussion on the current short- and medium-term priority data gaps and actions required to optimize […]
22 December 2020
Loro Parque Foundation confirm funding for Senegal surveys
At the end of October 2020, the Loro Parque Foundation (LPF) confirmed the success of a funding proposal prepared by the African Aquatic Conservation Fund (AACF) and the CCAHD to carry out a survey of Atlantic humpback dolphins in Senegal. The survey aims to establish a baseline of data and tools required to better understand […]
