Marine mammals are protected species in many countries and through international regulations, especially in the Greater Caribbean Region, since they are all protected under Annex II of the SPAW protocol. Some territories are also setting up Sanctuaries or marine protected areas in which they benefit from a more important state of quietude. For more about conservation tools.

Benefiting from a positive representation from the general public and facilitating the mobilization in favor of the protection of its habitat, marine mammals are species known as standard bearers of conservation. In addition, due to their trophic level, their requirements and their large home range, the protection of marine mammals can protect a whole range of species and marine life in general. For more information on conservation issues

In order to properly protect these species it is necessary to know them well. Scientific studies and monitoring allow us to acquire knowledge on their biology, their distribution, the state of their populations but also on the possible threats.

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Whether you are a scientist, a naturalist or a simple citizen, become an actor of the conservation thanks to the citizen science programs

In order to enhance the work of data acquisition done by scientists and naturalists of the Greater Caribbean Region we host links and databases of regional interest.