S13E2: Surviving the Cacophony in China’s waters

Sustainable Asia

The Indo-Pacific humpback dolphin is protected at the highest level in China, but its numbers are dwindling fast. In Hong Kong, where the species is affectionately known as the Chinese white dolphin, only 37 individuals remain. Their struggle for survival pits them against massive development projects and fishing vessels because dolphins use sonar - not sight - for survival. How can we mitigate the cacophony in Asia’s oceans to help keep vulnerable species like the Chinese white dolphin safe from harm?

Guests:

Sarah Yip, Eco Cheung Chau

Doris Woo, WWF Hong Kong

Dr. Zheng Ruiqiang, ChinaBlue Sustainability Institute (formerly Shantou University)

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Production credits:

Hosts: Marcy Trent Long and Stella Chen

Producer: Bonnie Au

Associate producers: Stella Chen, WuYufei

Audio Editor: Avery Choi

Intro/outro music: Alex Mauboussin

Music from Blue Dot Sessions (www.sessions.blue):

True Blue Sky, Town Market and Taoudella

Soundscape credits:

Layered reef sound - credit Tim Gordon, University of Exeter

Dolphin soundscape: Mr. Paul Hodgson from Oceanway Corporation Ltd. and WWF HK