What?
We are leading a dolphin survey project in several parts of Borneo. We are doing population estimates and species diversity. We are also doing conservation tourism by hiring local fishermen and training them to be guides. We are not just doing dolphin surveys but also proboscis monkey, lesser adjutant,migrant birds and mudskipper surveys too.We also work with local schools and make them go plastic bag free.Monitoring to see if illegal trawlers come in the bay is another aspect of the project
Where?
Brunei, Tawau and soon Kalimantan
Goals?
a) Understanding the ecology of the dolphins in the bay
b) Make all the schools go plastic bag free
c) Equip fishermen with a new income source
d) Catch illegal trawlers
e) Create a checklist of all the mangrove and migratory fauna
How can you help?
Join the trips as a conservation tourist! Or volunteer! Or raise funds to purchase extra engines, boats and funds to train more fishermen! Are you a teacher? Make your school go Plastic bag free
Further reading https://www.dailyexpress.com.my/news/167072/1stopborneo-wildlife-to-embark-on-dolphin-conservation-project-in-sabah/