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The dolphin

A familiar silhouette on Mediterranean shores, the bottlenose dolphin embodies the grace and intelligence of the marine world. Curious and sociable, this emblematic cetacean lives in small groups on the continental shelf, often within earshot. But behind this cheerful image lies a more fragile reality: pollution, maritime traffic, depletion of fish stocks... all pressures that threaten its survival. In the Pelagos sanctuary, the population is estimated at less than a thousand individuals, a critical threshold for a species now classified as vulnerable. 

Aware of this worrying reality, the Ross'Wild fund is actively involved in providing financial support for actions to protect this messenger of the seas, in collaboration with the French association Miraceti.

Raising people's awareness

Raising people's awareness

Educational workshops and conferences in schools to introduce students to the bottlenose dolphin and raise their awareness of the need to preserve marine ecosystems.
Offshore studies

Offshore studies

Scientific expeditions to collect acoustic data and carry out photo-identifications, with the aim of improving our knowledge of dolphin populations and tracking their movements.
Offshore training

Offshore training

Organization of practical and theoretical sessions for marine area managers and maritime professionals, including training in the REPCET device for reporting cetaceans. Scientific expeditions to collect acoustic data and make photo-identifications, in order to study dolphin populations and track their movements.