Marine biologists and scientists from Western Indian Ocean region countries have come together to save the humpback dolphin, an endangered species.  The experts have formed a network—the Indian Ocean Humpback Dolphin Conservation Network, or HuDoNet—which aims to “connect, share, inspire and galvanise” conservation action to turn the tide for little-known but increasingly vulnerable Indian Ocean humpback dolphins. A total of 71 marine scientists, biologists and conservationists from 17 countries in the western Indian Ocean and Arabian Sea are now working together under HuDoNet’s umbrella.

The members of the network share the common goal of spurring research that provides evidence for good conservation decisions and action, attracting resources, building capacity among researchers and conservationists and raising people’s awareness of the plight of this endangered species.