Dolphins Conservation

Dolphinaris is deeply concerned about dolphin conservation. These are some of the most important efforts made to ensure their protection.

IWC

In 1946, 14 countries signed the International Whaling Convention for the regulation of whaling, forming the International Whaling Commission (IWC). The purpose of the IWC is to protect the future of whale stocks as a resource.

MMPA

The Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) of 1972 made it illegal to hunt or harass any marine mammal in US waters. The MMPA does allow for certain exceptions: native subsistence hunting; collecting or temporarily restraining marine mammals for research, education, and public display; and taking restricted numbers of marine mammals incidentally in the course of fishing operations.

CITES

The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) is an international treaty developed in 1973 to regulate trade in certain wildlife species. CITES protects all species of toothed whales. The unique opportunity to observe and learn directly from live animals increases public awareness and appreciation of wildlife. In the protected environment of a marine zoological park, scientists can examine aspects of dolphin biology that are difficult or impossible to study in the wild.

Dolphinaris wants you to be a part of the people who are concerned about dolphin’s care and dolphins conservation, take a closer look to these wonderful mammals and help them survive in this world.