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HuDoNet Member Spotlight: The Real World

This week, the member spotlight sheds light on The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MoECC) of Qatar.

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September 18, 2025 at 7:16 PM
🐬 HuDoNET has just docked along the shoreline of the digital world .
We’re here to talk humpback dolphins, conservation, and community — and we want you on board.
Let’s save these coastal beauties together.
Find us on Facebook, Insta & LinkedIn. 🌊💙
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May 19, 2025 at 9:09 AM
HuDoNet Member Spotlight: The Real World

From now on, we will regularly feature members to highlight their contributions in research and raising awareness about the Indian Ocean humpback dolphin.

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August 8, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Quick Fact #1: Indian Ocean humpback dolphins are listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.

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June 12, 2025 at 4:42 PM
How does one spot an Indian Ocean humpback dolphin?

Well, all species of humpback dolphins have a robust body, as seen in our previous post, however, that’s not visible unless the humpback dolphin is jumping out of the water.

#HuDoNet #HumpbackDolphinFacts #MarineLife #DolphinMorphology
June 3, 2025 at 8:20 AM
Quick Fact #3: Indian Ocean  humpback dolphins are quickly disappearing throughout their natural range.

They continue to face various threats that cause mortality, such as gillnets, chemical contaminants, ports and their associated activities and infrastructure.

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June 27, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Quick Fact #2: Indian Ocean humpback dolphins are shy and not as well known as other dolphin species.
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June 17, 2025 at 5:14 PM
HuDoNet Member Spotlight: The Real World

This week, we’re featuring the amazing work of the Whale and Dolphin Protection Team – Kuiwait. Introducing the the Whale and Dolphin Protection Team, as described by Yusuf Bohadi:

“The Whale and Dolphin Protection Team in Kuwait is a [...]

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August 26, 2025 at 7:05 PM
This month on the Whale Tales Podcast we welcomed Dr Shanan Atkins from @hudonet.bsky.social.

Shanan joins us to tell us all about Humpback dolphins, more on the differences between the four species and all about HuDoNet and the work they are doing.

Listen: buff.ly/BOobgkQ
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May 27, 2026 at 4:30 PM
Every sighting, every data point, helps us better understand and protect these incredible animals.

#HuDoNET #MarineConservation #Biodiversity #HumpbackDolphins #WildlifeConservation #DolphinSightings
June 5, 2025 at 6:33 AM
Recapping Day 2 at the 13th WIOMSA Scientific Symposium, the highlight of the day was a mini-session focused on Management of threats to marine megafauna in the WIO.

There are multiple threats such as fishing, [...]

#wiomsa2025 #day2 #oneoceanonefuture #hudonet #oceanscience #marineconservation
October 1, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Where would one spot a humpback dolphin?

They can be found along the rim of the western Indian Ocean, the Arabian/Persian Gulf, the Red Sea and some islands - but only in very shallow, coastal waters that are less than 25m deep.
#HumpbackDolphins #OceanResearch #CoastalEcosystems #HuDoNET
June 5, 2025 at 6:33 AM
October 1, 2025 at 5:54 PM
🐬 Meet HuDoNET — a network of ocean lovers, scientists, and community partners working to protect Indian Ocean humpback dolphins 🌊

#Conservation #MarineLife #HumpbackDolphins #IndianOcean #HuDoNet

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May 27, 2025 at 9:04 AM
The MoECC of Qatar aims to protect the environment and conserve its natural resources through joint institutional and community cooperation, supporting an effective regulatory framework, and enhancing public environmental awareness.

#Qatar #HuDoNET #conservation #dolphinsightings
September 18, 2025 at 7:16 PM
But this makes it easier for adopters to identify the humpback dolphins they choose to adopt. You can also get Involved by reporting your humpback sightings to HuDoNET for the sighting to be uploaded to the HappyWhale app, which will enable KMMREC, HappyWhale and HuDoNET to track [...]
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September 27, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Quick Fact #4: Humpback dolphins can be found along the rim of the western Indian Ocean, the Arabian/Persian Gulf, the Red Sea and some islands.

For a more detailed breakdown, head over to hudonet.org/map

#HuDoNET #LetsGetQuizzical #HumpbackDolphinFacts

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July 3, 2025 at 7:16 PM
HuDoNet Member Spotlight: The Real World

This week, the member spotlight sheds light on Kenya Marine Mammal Research and Conservation (KMMREC).
They are all over the Kenyan coast, using every means possible to locate and track the Indian Ocean humpback dolphins.

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September 27, 2025 at 4:31 PM
The other humpback dolphin presentation was given by Shanan Atkins, on behalf of HuDoNet and outlined the process and results of designing the Network Action Plan. It summarised current knowledge of this dolphin conservation system, and [...]

#hudonet #actionplan #conservation #wiomsa
October 1, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Furthermore, not all humpback dolphins have pronounced "hump-backs". However, our study species, the Indian Ocean humpback dolphin, does. That's one way to spot them.

We've also included a few more defining features in the infographic below.
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June 3, 2025 at 8:27 AM
the humpbacks’ preferred spots, as well as their movements.
It’s fun citizen science, for the whole family, to help protect this endangered dolphin. Head over to www.hudonet.org to report your sightings.

#HumpbackDolphins #SaveOurDolphins #SDG14 #MarineConservation #ProtectWhatYouLove #HuDoNET
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September 27, 2025 at 4:31 PM
HuDoNet Member Spotlight: The Real World

As we continue to highlight the amazing feats of our members, this week, we have an eye-opening piece about the career of Nazanin Mohsenian in Iran and her work on humpback dolphins.
#HuDoNET #WomenInStem #conservation #research
September 4, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Join our pod and keep an eye out for our Quick Facts - Quiz Series. We will be posting 2 quick facts each week, followed by a short and fun quiz on the weekend. Learn more about these amazing creatures and test your knowledge thereafter.
#HuDoNET #LetsGetQuizzical #HumpbackDolphin
June 10, 2025 at 4:35 PM
and quickly the grassy dancefloor filled up as attendee’s heard their favourite-favourites and had to move.

Well done! @wiomsa.bsky.social

#wiomsa2025 #oneoceanonefuture #hudonet #oceanscience #marineconservation
September 30, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Let’s keep working to raise awareness, fill knowledge gaps, and champion conservation for humpback dolphins.

#Conservation #Biodiversity #IndianOceanHumpbackDolphins #SousaSpecies #CoastalEcosystems #HuDoNET #DolphinConservation

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June 5, 2025 at 6:33 AM