The second newsletter of Projeto GEPHYREUS has been published and offers exciting insights into the ongoing research and conservation work for the Lahille's dolphin(Tursiops gephyreus) - a critically endangered coastal species that only occurs in the waters of southern Brazil, Uruguay and Argentina.
The project is carried out by our local partners and supported by YAQU PACHA and its partners and is committed to the protection of this unique dolphin population. In the new Gephyreus newsletter, you can find out more about current research activities, conservation measures, international cooperation and educational projects aimed at preserving the species.
You can read Newsletter #2 as a PDF here:
English: [ENG] #2 Newsletter_Gephyreus_Project_final
Portuguese: [PT] #2 Newsletter - Projeto Gephyreus_final
Further information on the project can be found at www.gephyreus.org
The Lahille's dolphin - scientifically Tursiops gephyreus - lives in small groups in shallow coastal waters and estuaries. It is known for its social behavior and its close attachment to certain habitats. Unfortunately, the species is now one of the most endangered dolphin populations in the Atlantic. We currently estimate the total population at 600 animals. Bycatch, environmental pollution and habitat loss threaten their survival - making international conservation initiatives such as Projeto GEPHYREUS all the more important.