Whales and Dolphins

Whales and Dolphins

Join Dr Gwen Penry as she introduces you to some of the 51+ species of whales and dolphins that occur in southern African waters, many of them familiar, and some lesser-known. Gwen will present an update on their population and conservation status, the threats they face and some of the current research underway.

Expect some interesting facts about cetaceans (basic biology) and more technical aspects of how they are studied and what has been learned over the past few years.

ABOUT DR GWENITH PENRY

Dr Gwenith PenryÂ is a marine mammal biologist based in Plettenberg Bay with over 20 years of experience studying whales and dolphins. Her primary research focuses on the South African Brydeâ€™s whale, including its population, distribution, and genetics. Dr. Penry completed her PhD through the University of St Andrews Sea Mammal Research Unit and has contributed extensively to marine mammal conservation and research across Southern Africa. She is affiliated with several national and international marine conservation organizations and is a passionate advocate for citizen science, public education, and the protection of marine mammals.

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