Location
SPREP LIBRARY
Publisher
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)
IFAW
Publication Year:
2009
Publication Place
Australia
Physical Description:
18 p.
Call Number
580 PAC
VF 8305
[EL]
Collection
Material Type
Language
English
Record ID:
34851
Legacy PEIN ID:
74853
General Notes
Available online|In English and French|3 copies in both language above
Available online
Subject Heading(s)
Marine mammals - Guidlelines - Oceania
Whales - Dolphins - Guidelines - Oceania
Abstract
The Pacific Islands region is important for a great number of cetaceans (whales and dolphins), whether as a permanent habitat, a breeding ground or a migration corridor. Currently, more than thirty species of whales and dolphins have been identified in this area. The presence and diversity of cetaceans in our region has led to the development of whale watching, both on a commercial and recreational basis. Whale watching is defined as viewing activities in the natural environment, of any cetacean species from land, sea or air. Today, this activity provides a sustainable use of humpback and other whales that were exploited to less than 5% of their initial abundance earlier this century, and generates many benefits to communities, contributing to sustainable development.
Location
SPREP LIBRARY
Publisher
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)
IFAW
Publication Year:
2009
Publication Place
Australia
Physical Description:
18 p.
Call Number
580 PAC
VF 8305
[EL]
Collection
Material Type
Language
English
Record ID:
34851
Legacy PEIN ID:
74853
General Notes
Available online|In English and French|3 copies in both language above
Record Created: 08-Aug-2008
Record Modified: 22-Oct-2023