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Eavesdropping on Malaysia’s dolphins: Interview with marine bioacoustician Saliza Bono
Publication: Conservation news
Authors: Yenni Kwok, Ashley Yeong
Source published: 14/10/2026, 12:28:35 UTC
Briefing created: 25/10/2026, 03:58:08 UTC
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Briefings
Malaysia's MareCet NGO employs Saliza Bono, a 32-year-old bioacoustics officer, to study underwater noise impacts on marine mammals. Her research specifically targets Indo-Pacific humpback and Irrawaddy dolphins in coastal waters. The interview highlights her childhood curiosity about marine life and her professional focus on conservation through sound analysis.
Key points
- Saliza Bono is a 32-year-old bioacoustics officer at MareCet, Malaysia's only NGO dedicated to marine mammal research and conservation.
- Bono's research focuses on the impacts of underwater noise pollution on Indo-Pacific humpback and Irrawaddy dolphins in Malaysia's coastal waters.
Context
Malaysia's coastal waters host 27 species of marine mammals, including protected humpback and Irrawaddy dolphins. MareCet is the country's sole NGO for marine mammal research, employing Saliza Bono to study vocal communications and noise impacts.
Limitations
Interview content is limited to Saliza Bono's personal journey and research focus; specific quantitative data on noise impact levels or dolphin population metrics are not provided in the source.
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