Oceanswell completes Cetacean diversity study in the Indian Ocean
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The first Sri Lankan marine conservation and research organisation Oceanswell in partnership with Greenpeace South Asia has completed a successful study of the cetacean diversity in the Indian Ocean east of Sri Lanka.
The study which spanned over 10 days covering 2,431 km of the international waters included both visual and acoustic surveys. It was led by the first Sri Lankan marine biologist and educator Dr. Asha De Vos onboard the Greenpeace flagship vessel Rainbow Warrior.
During the study, the Oceanswell team spotted and heard several pods of mammals with calves, including at least four different species of dolphins which strongly suggest rich diversity and breeding of aquatic mammal life in this region.
Thus, by analyzing the data gathered, Dr. Asha De Vos and her team at Oceanswell expect to optimize their marine conservation efforts in the Indian Ocean to save these magnificent creatures from man-made harm and improve their population and diversity.
