Pink dolphins frolic in Kampot waters

A graceful pink dolphin swims in the coastal waters off the Kingdom’s Kampot province in December 2023. - Kampot agriculture department

PHNOM PENH: In late 2023, a small team equipped with cameras and aerial drones embarked on a boat trip to witness the revered pink dolphins in the Prek Tnaot protected area. This lively activity was led by Marine Conservation Cambodia (MCC), alongside Kampot provincial fishery officials and community members.

A playful group of pink dolphins, also known as Indo-Pacific humpback dolphins (Sousa chinensis), inhabiting the coastal waters of the eastern Indian and western Pacific Oceans, delighted onlookers by leaping, chasing and playfully scattering fish – a vibrant spectacle beautifully captured in photos and videos by the conservation group.