Maya Mously explores dolphin alliances

We would like to congratulate Maya Mously on successfully completing her Bachelor's thesis. For this project, conducted in collaboration with the Dolphin Watch Alliance, Maya investigated the duration and seasonal variation of male alliances in Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphins in the Red Sea. This topic remains under-explored within dolphin behaviour and social structure research, yet it is of central importance.

We would like to congratulate Maya Mously on successfully completing her Bachelor's thesis. For this project, conducted in collaboration with the Dolphin Watch Alliance, Maya investigated the duration and seasonal variation of male alliances in Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphins in the Red Sea. This topic remains under-explored within dolphin behaviour and social structure research, yet it is of central importance.

Using long-term sighting data and detailed behavioural observations, Maya examined how male dolphin alliances form, shift and persist across seasons. She analysed the temporal dynamics of these bonds and explored environmental and social factors that may influence alliance stability.

Her findings provide valuable insights into dolphin social organisation and emphasise the importance of long-term monitoring and ethical marine tourism for effective conservation.

We thank Maya for her meaningful contribution to marine mammal science and are pleased to welcome her back as an intern this autumn to continue this important work together.