Acoustic Monitoring Reveals Greater Presence of India’s Finless Porpoises
New research indicates that finless porpoises are more widespread in Indian coastal waters than previously recorded through visual observations.
The Indo-Pacific finless porpoise, one of the smallest cetaceans in India, is difficult to detect visually due to its small size, lack of a dorsal fin, and habitat in turbid coastal waters. Recent studies employing acoustic monitoring methods have discovered that these porpoises are significantly more common in India’s waters than traditional spotting methods suggested. Despite their prevalence, concerns remain about their potential decline.
Sources
Mongabat — Listening offers a clearer picture of India’s hidden finless porpoisesTHE QUESTIONS THIS EVENT LEAVES BEHIND