South Atlantic Whale Sanctuary

Whales Need Sanctuary!

The 2012 annual meeting of the International Whaling Commission to be held July 2 to 6 in Panama will consider various whale conservation proposals including the creation of a South Atlantic Whale Sanctuary.  This new IFAW briefing makes the case for securing this sanctuary and a better future for whales through cooperation, research and responsible whale watching!

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Experts

Brian Sharp, Emergency Relief Officer, Stranding Coordinator
Brian Sharp
Manager, Marine Mammal Rescue and Research
Dr. Maria (Masha) N. Vorontsova, Regional Director, Russia & CIS
Dr. Maria (Masha) N. Vorontsova
Regional Director, Russia & CIS
Matt Collis, Director, International Policy
Matt Collis
Director, International Policy
Patrick Ramage, Program Director, Whales
Patrick Ramage
Program Director, Marine Conservation