Indo-Pacific Humpback Dolphin (Sousa chinensis)
Endangered Eastern Taiwan Strait Sousa chinensis population
Aquabio prepared several review papers to assist colleagues and organizations in Taiwan concerned about the fate of the endangered Eastern Taiwan Strait population of the Indo-Pacific Humpback Dolphin (Sousa chinensis).
Photo of Indo-Pacific Humpback Dolphin (Sousa chinensis)
The Eastern Taiwan Strait population of the Indo-Pacific Humpback Dolphin is threatened by the proposed development of a petrochemical complex on reclaimed land along the west coast of Taiwan. Aquabio's Dr. Daniel Sheehy presented a paper on prey fish habitat mitigation at a Symposium on “The Restoration of Food Habitat for Sousa chinensis” held in Taiwan in November 2009.
Based on discussions at post conference meetings, additional research, and exchanges with colleagues, three reports were prepared to aid in the review of potential adverse impacts, suggest possible mitigation and monitoring opportunities, and identify factors that may be important for developing restoration plans:
- Potential Impacts to Sousa chinensis from Proposed Land Reclamation along the West Coast of Taiwan (Aquabio Technical Report 09-24) - Focuses on anticipating potential impacts for a proposed petrochemical complex planned for reclaimed land within the current range of the ETS population.
- Potential Mitigation and Monitoring Options for Impacts to Sousa chinensis: Proposed Land Reclamation along Taiwan’s West Coast (Aquabio Technical Report 09-25) - Addresses potential monitoring and mitigation options as a contingency should this development precede despite a high level of risk for the ETS population.
- Factors Contributing to the Distribution of the ETS Sousa chinensis Population Suggest an Ecosystem Approach for Restoration (Aquabio Technical Report 10-28) - Reviews potential factors influencing the distribution and abundance of Sousa chinensis along the west coast as they relate to planning for the conservation and restoration of the ETS population
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