In November 2013 we held the first Kenya Marine Mammal workshop in Mombasa, Kenya.

A new born dolphin swims next to his mother.

Mothers and calves are common in Kenyan waters.

A young animal spy-hopping.

Calm and transparent sea.

Humpback whale mother and calf in Funzi Bay, Southern Kenya.

Breaching Humpback Whale.

Fluke of Humpback whale, used to identify different individuals.

Near Mpunguti Reserve.

Mother and calf.

The dorsal fin characteristics are used to identify different individuals.

Characteristic dorsal hump.

This animal shows some scars due to possible interaction with local fisheries.

Spinner dolphins seasonally visit Kenyan waters.

Mother and calf. Photo by Stuart Simpson.

Minke whale (2013)

The dugong is the most threatened marine mammal in the Western Indian Ocean.

Orca (male) swimming offshore Watamu area. Photo by Rob Coverdale.

Collecting data in Kisite.

Photo-identification, in Watamu.

Collecting data in Watamu.

A local tour operator compares dolphin catalogues.

Collecting data.

Sport fishing vessel.