The Red Sea is one of the world's least studied regions when it comes to whales and dolphins - until now. A report was released recently that brings together historic records and the latest information on a range of the sea's mammal species. This will supply some of the information needed for science based conservation measures. I interviewed Giuseppe Notarbartolo di Sciara, one of the reports' authors who is also among the region's most respected marine mammal specialists, on the findings and their implications.
What is special about the Red Sea and the habitat it provides to whales and dolphins?
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