The third issue of the Gephyreus Project newsletter is now available. It summarizes current highlights and important developments regarding the conservation of the Lahille's bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops gephyreus) in southern Brazil, Uruguay, and Argentina.
A key focus of this issue is the species’ reclassification as “Endangered” on the IUCN Red List —a significant milestone for international species conservation. The newsletter also reports on the national workshop on the conservation of the Lahille’s bottlenose dolphin, which took place in Argentina and brought together experts from the fields of science, conservation, and government agencies.
Other activities include the Gephyreus project’s participation in the 2025 SOMEMMA–SOLAMAC Congress, where current research findings and conservation strategies were presented, as well as various public outreach and educational initiatives. These include, among other things, the unveiling of a life-size replica of the Lahille’s bottlenose dolphin in Rio Grande and participation in TEDx Laçador to raise public awareness about the conservation of this endangered dolphin species.
The newsletter once again underscores the Gephyreus project’s commitment to rigorous scientific research, international collaboration, and active dialogue with society.