Press releases

Governments Adopt Key Measures for the Conservation of Dolphins, Porpoises and other Ocean Species - ASCOBANS MOP10 Press Release

Parties to the Agreement on the Conservation of Small Cetaceans of the Baltic, North East Atlantic, Irish, and North Seas (ASCOBANS) agreed on a series of important conservation measures at a meeting held from 10-12 September in Denmark. The agreement covers small migratory marine mammals, such as dolphins and porpoises, which are found in these northern and western European waters. Key outcomes of the 10th Meeting of the Parties to ASCOBANS (MOP10) are aimed at critical threats to these marine mammals. 

13 September 2024

International Meeting to Review Approaches to Cetacean Bycatch

The first meeting of the Joint Bycatch Working Group is being held from 10 to 12 February 2021. Taking advantage of an online format, the meeting is open to interested experts and observers in addition to the working group members. It is attended by more than 150 participants from European, Mediterranean and Black Sea countries, gathering scientists, managers, decision-makers and representatives of the fishery sector.

10 February 2021

Safer Seas for Harbour Porpoises, Bottlenose Dolphins and Orcas

UN Agreement for Small Whales Turns 25 Years Old
 
17 March 2017

Countries Act to Better Protect Whales and Dolphins from Bycatch, Chemicals and Underwater Munitions

Harbour Porpoises, Orcas and Common Dolphins are exposed to many threats. Bycatch, for example, kills large numbers of marine mammals in fishing nets. Ocean energy installations, leaching chemicals and submerged munitions from the two world wars impact their lives. The Baltic Harbour Porpoise is one of the most endangered marine mammals globally. With fewer than 500 individuals, it is threatened by extinction and urgent action is required.

01 September 2016