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Our mission

With our projects in the areas of research, protection and education, we bring about sustainable improvements in the area of ​​marine wildlife tourism and support the preservation of the ecosystem. We strive for a respectful and regulated encounter between humans and animals in the wild.

We promote understanding of dolphins through research and environmental education. We are networked with national and international organizations and seek dialogue with local decision-makers from politics, business and the public. 

protection is necessary Why

Wildlife tourism is a billion-dollar industry worldwide. Hurghada in Egypt is one of the most popular locations for part of this industry due to the incredible diversity of marine life in the Red Sea. Swimming with wild dolphins has become a common tourist attraction here and is offered by numerous agencies in the area.

Unfortunately, the dolphins and their health are rarely the top priority on these tours. Due to the focus on quantity instead of quality, the animals and their habitat suffer from constant harassment from visitors. Their behavior, reproduction and overall lifestyle are negatively affected. The main reasons for this are underwater noise from boats, hunting of animals and disturbance by tourists during bedtime.

Responsible dolphin tourism

Based on our many years of research and collaboration with local and international organizations, we have developed a code of conduct so that people can interact with dolphins in a good way. The combination of our research both above and under water and the opportunity to share our findings with those responsible and tourists on site brings us step by step closer to our goal of responsible dolphin tourism.

Download code of conduct

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Research & dolphin conservation

Research project in the Red Sea

Research on Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphins

We use this newly gained knowledge to better protect animals

Dolphin Watch Research

Protection

Setting guidelines for the protection of dolphins and their marine habitat in the Red Sea.

Creating protective measures that can be introduced in other locations.

Care for Dolphins

Education

Training people who work in wildlife tourism to treat nature with respect.

Education in kindergartens, schools, universities etc. to inspire a better understanding and respect of sea life and to enlighten future generations on the topic.

Care for Dolphins

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A Day on the Research Vessel Your Exclusive Research Day with Angela & Her Team

Spend a day on the Red Sea with Angela and her team and experience their work with wild dolphins first-hand.

Our research days are not traditional dolphin tours. You’ll join the team aboard a research boat and gain a personal insightinto their work, from observing and documenting dolphins to collecting valuable field data.

Along the way, you’ll learn more about the dolphins of the Red Sea, their behaviour and their habitat, and how our researchcontributes to their protection.

There’s also time to enjoy the Red Sea yourself, whether swimming, snorkelling or diving and discovering its remarkableunderwater world.

With a little luck, we may encounter wild dolphins during the day. Sightings can never be guaranteed, as these animalsmove freely in their natural habitat. If dolphins are present, our research team will assess their behaviour and the conditionsbefore deciding whether entering the water is appropriate.

The wellbeing of the dolphins always comes first.

A Typical Research Day

07:00 Meet at El Gouna Marina for a short briefing on board before heading out into the Red Sea.During the day: dolphin observation and data collection, time for swimming, snorkelling or diving, and lunch together onboard.
17:00 Return to El Gouna Marina.

Participation Fee

CHF 1,250 for the first person
CHF 250 each for the 2nd and 3rd person
CHF 125 each for the 4th to 6th person
CHF 125 for children under 14
Maximum 6 participants per research day.

Planning Your Research Day

Research days are often scheduled several months in advance. Let us know as early as possible when you’ll be in El Gouna,and we’ll be happy to check whether joining us on a research day is possible. Contact: info(at)dolphinwatchalliance.org.

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