Dakshin Foundation 145d ago

Goa is a major hotspot for the endangered Indian Ocean humpback dolphin that occurs within 2 km of the coastline, yet remains a mystery to most. Goan waters are rich in fish and are important to fishers and locals alike. The abundance of dolphins has also supported a strong dolphin-watching industry in the region over the past decades. However, today the dolphins face major challenges from fisheries, tourism, pollution and several other human activities. Our film is based on the work of Dakshin researcher and IISc scholar Imran Samad. It aims to bring tourists and locals watching the mysterious dolphin one step closer to them while highlighting how simple collective actions can help safeguard their future in Goa. Credits: Funding support: The Rufford Foundation Additional support: Prime Minister’s Research Fellowship, Indian Institute of Science Dakshin team: Imran Samad, Harshal Patil Produced by: Dakshin Foundation Filmed and edited by: Imran Samad & Akhilesh Tambe Learn more about the marine mammals of India: https://www.marinemammals.in/ Learn about responsible dolphin watching: https://www.marinemammals.in/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Dolphin-watching-guidelines_Konkan-Cetacean-Research-Team.pdf