Last year, we launched PROYECTO SOTALIA, a project to track the distribution of river dolphins (Inia geoffrensis) in Venezuela using satellite transmitters. The aim of the project is to obtain information about the animals' movements and identify priority areas for this species in order to develop specific conservation measures.
As a result of climate change, periods of rain and drought have led to an increase in river dolphin strandings. For this reason, we have begun training local stakeholders and employees of environmental institutions (capacity building) this year so that they can respond efficiently to these events in order to reduce the mortality rate of this endangered species.
We were able to hold a training workshop at the El Hato El Cedral facilities in the state of Apure. In this region of the Venezuelan lowlands, there are increasing reports of strandings during the summer season. The event therefore provided an opportunity to exchange experiences and provide appropriate tools to respond to these situations, which could increase due to climate change.
Report PDF: YaquPacha_Reports_HatoCedral_May2024