ASCOBANS

Since migrating cetaceans regularly cross national boundaries, their effective protection can only be achieved by international cooperation. Thus, ASCOBANS’ aim is to promote close cooperation amongst its Parties with a view to achieving and maintaining a favourable conservation status for small cetaceans.

The ASCOBANS Conservation and Management Plan, which forms part of the Agreement, obliges Parties to focus on the following issues:

- Habitat conservation and management
- Surveys and research
- Evaluation of bycatch and stranding data
- Improving legislation
- Information and education