Our partners at ECOLOGIA HUMANA DO OCEANO at the Federal University of Espírito Santo in Brazil have been working on Brazilian government programs for several weeks. At a legislative assembly of the state of Espírito Santo, they presented our joint research with fishing communities and dolphins, such as the La Plata dolphin – Franciscana – Toninha. Knowledge and cooperation with traditional fishermen is important in reducing dolphin bycatch. The presentations also included the results of research on the impact of marine debris on dolphins. We are delighted that our joint work is now also being recognized by the Brazilian government and is influencing legislation to protect endangered dolphin species.
