Kenya Marine Mammal Network
Marine Mammals on the Kenyan coast
More than 300 sightings have been reported from 8 species (Humpback whale, Sperm whale, Killer whale, Pilot whale, Indo-Pacific bottlenose and humpback dolphin, common and spinner dolphin).
Population ecology studies in Kisite and Watamu MPAs
60-80 individuals of Indo PAcific bottlenose dolphins in Kisite-Mpunguti MPA and 70-90 in the Malindi-Watamu Marine National Reserve.
The Humpback whale network on the Western Indian Ocean coast
This network is comprised of approximately 15-20 regular whale watching locations/observers and holds records of 3,200 humpback whale.
Education
Training boat operators and safari sellers on dolphin watching best practices and customer services to increase professionalism and promote ecotourism principles.
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