Malaysia’s coastal waters host 27 marine mammal species, including protected Indo-Pacific humpback dolphins and Irrawaddy dolphins. Marine bioacoustician Saliza Bono, with MareCet, studies the vocalizations of these animals to aid in their conservation.
Bono’s research specifically investigates the effects of underwater noise pollution on Indo-Pacific humpback and Irrawaddy dolphins in Malaysian waters. She believes understanding these animals’ sounds is a crucial first step towards protecting them.
Source: Mongabay