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• How the world benefits from whale sanctuaries fact sheet (PDF - 49 KB)

About the fact sheet

Great whales face threats from many sources, including marine pollution, shipping interference and commercial whale hunting. Sanctuaries provide whales with a place of refuge from some of these threats, particularly commercial whaling, which continues despite a global moratorium and international condemnation.

Proven benefits of whale sanctuaries are summarised in this fact sheet.