Last year, we launched a project with PROYECTO SOTALIA to record 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 to 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 the stranding of river dolphins. For this reason, this year we began training local stakeholders and employees of environmental institutions (capacity building) so that they can respond efficiently to these events in order to reduce the mortality 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, an increasing number of strandings are reported during the summer season. The event was therefore an opportunity to share experiences and provide suitable tools to respond to these situations, which could increase due to climate change.
Report PDF: YaquPacha_Reporte_HatoCedral_Mayo2024