What stranded whales and dolphins reveal about our oceans
Stranded on the Shoreline
Every stranded whale or dolphin tells a story about the health of our oceans. Drawing on more than five decades of stranding data to
explore patterns in marine mammal mortality along South Africa’s coastline, Jean Purdon highlights key threats such as entanglement and ship strikes, and shows how citizen reporting and coordinated response systems are essential to improving our understanding and protection of cetaceans.
ABOUT DR JEAN PURDON
Jean Purdon is a marine mammal researcher with experience across Southern Africa’s coastal and offshore ecosystems. Her work spans wildlife ecology, acoustic monitoring, and cetacean distribution modelling, with a strong focus on anthropogenic impacts on marine life. She is actively involved in research, education, and science communication, translating complex marine science into accessible insights for conservation and policy.
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