Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphin assessment workshop report : Solomon Islands case study of Tursiops aduncus

Live-capture, holding in captivity and export of Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphins from the Solomon Islands began in 2003. These activities stimulated global interest and generated concern about the potential conservation implications. This report is based on a workshop on the assessment of Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops aduncus), with the Solomon Islands as a case study, that took place from 21–23 August 2008 in Apia, Samoa. Some of the topics covered by the workshop included management goals and assessment options, general biology and life history of bottlenose dolphins and threat factors.