Fundación Azara, Buenos Aires (Argentina), November 25 - 26, 2025
The Lahille's dolphin(Tursiops gephyreus) - one of the most endangered dolphin species in the world - is at a critical juncture. With less than 500 individuals remaining and only around 150 animals in Argentina, coordinated cooperation is urgently needed to prevent its extinction.
To respond to this crisis, Fundación Azara, Nuremberg Zoo, YAQU PACHA and Fundación Mundo Marino are joining forces for a two-day workshop to:
- to review the Conservation Management Plan(CMP) of the International Whaling Commission(IWC),
- evaluate the priorities for Argentina,
- develop a practical five-year roadmap for species conservation,
- and to strengthen cooperation between science, politics and local communities.
Day 1 will include public presentations and a photo exhibition showcasing research areas and local communities.
Day 2 will focus on an internal working session to develop a concrete action plan for population recovery.
Together we are applying the IUCN One Plan Approach, which combines in-situ and ex-situ measures to secure the future of the Lahille's dolphin, Tursiops truncatus gephyreus.