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iwc-whales.bsky.social @iwc-whales.bsky.social · 14d

Collaboration & 58 hrs hard work results in successful refloating of stranded, 30,000kg humpback whale, Angola. Congratulations to all involved inc. CCAHD & IWC Strandings Expert Panel who provided remote advice throughout the complex rescue. Read more: iwc.int/resources/ne...

Successful refloating of stranded humpback whale, Angola

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iwc-whales.bsky.social @iwc-whales.bsky.social · 19d

Tomorrow is #InternationalCoastalCleanupDay. Entanglements in ocean debris cause drowning, starvation & laceration. Ingestion causes internal injury & infection. Why not join a local #coastalcleanup or plan to reduce waste/recycle more at home? Read more iwc.int/index.php?cI...

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iwc-whales.bsky.social @iwc-whales.bsky.social · 27d

Congratulations to the latest entanglement response apprentices who have successfully completed advanced training with CCS in Provincetown under the Global Whale Entanglement Response Network (GWERN). Read more: iwc.int/resources/ne...

Successful completion of latest entanglement response apprenticeships

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iwc-whales.bsky.social @iwc-whales.bsky.social · Aug 20

The Journal of Cetacean Research & Management (JCRM) is the IWC’s open-access journal dedicated to original research into the conservation & management of cetaceans.
Find the latest articles here: journal.iwc.int/index.php/jc...

iwc-whales.bsky.social @iwc-whales.bsky.social · Aug 12

The IWC launches a new interactive course on InforMEA’s e-learning portal. Learn about the IWC, regulation of whaling & the IWC’s world-leading scientific research & conservation initiatives.
#whales #conservation #whaleconservation #marineconservation elearning.informea.org/course/info....

iwc-whales.bsky.social @iwc-whales.bsky.social · Jul 28

Excited to share latest taxonomy updates from the Society for Marine Mammalogy: changes in classification of some dolphin species including creation of a new genus & division of Franciscana dolphin (focus on an IWC #CMP) into 2 subspecies. Read more at marinemammalscience.org/science-and-...

Franciscana dolphin and calf. This species is now split into two sub-species.
Credit: L Russo Lacerna, Fundacion Cethus

iwc-whales.bsky.social @iwc-whales.bsky.social · Jul 17

IWC is @ Common Oceans ABNJ Tuna Project Steering Cttee meeting @fao.org, Rome. IWC's project assesses cetacean #bycatch & raises capacity building in the Western Pacific and Indian Ocean. The meeting is discussing the last year's updates to make tuna fisheries more sustainable.

iwc-whales.bsky.social @iwc-whales.bsky.social · Jul 6

This week's workshop closes with the CMP for #franciscana. Initiated in 2016 it's now preparing for a Comprehensive Assessment by the IWC Scientific Committee. These assessments provide the IWC with status info & identify issues that may impact future status.
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Francisca and calf.
Credit: Russo Lacerna, Fundacion Cethus

iwc-whales.bsky.social @iwc-whales.bsky.social · Jul 5

Workshop moves to Lahille's dolphin. Initially the focus of a rapid response Task Team, a CMP followed in 2024. Just 600 individuals remain & the greatest threat is #bycatch in artisanal fisheries so work with fishing communities is the highest priority
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Lahille's bottlenose dolphins.
Credit: Pedro Fruet

iwc-whales.bsky.social @iwc-whales.bsky.social · Jul 4

This week's CMP workshop moves onto the Guiana dolphin which is found across 9 countries, creating the transboundary issues that CMPs are designed to address. Engagement & commitment are vital to success in multi-jurisdictional efforts like this one. iwc.int/management-a...

iwc-whales.bsky.social @iwc-whales.bsky.social · Jul 3

The July issue of the IWC News Bulletin includes reports from all over the world on the latest training in #strandings and #entanglement response, #bycatch, Conservation Management Plans, upcoming meeting info and lots more.
Read it here t.co/IcHKfV1DKo

https://mailchi.mp/3fc5235712f6/iwc-news-bulletin-july

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iwc-whales.bsky.social @iwc-whales.bsky.social · Jul 3

The CMP workshop moves on to South American River Dolphins. 300+ died in a climate change-driven rise in river temps in 2023. Measures to rescue & monitor them are now part of this CMP which poses unusual challenges & requires the collective wisdom of IWC & range states.
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South American river dolphin
Credit: Fernando Trujilo, Omacha Foundation

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iwc-whales.bsky.social @iwc-whales.bsky.social · Jul 2

Now underway - a week-long workshop on all IWC South American Conservation Management Plans began with SW Atlantic & SE Pacific right whales. Coordinators were able to share experiences, challenges & solutions for first time. The big benefits of bringing together CMP coordinators are already clear!

Southern right whale off the coast of South Africa
Credit: MRI Whale Unit, University of Pretoria

iwc-whales.bsky.social @iwc-whales.bsky.social · Jun 16

Congratulations to all involved in another successful entanglement response workshop. The workshop was held in Piura, Peru and provided 60 participants with the skills to respond safely and effectively to whales entangled in fishing gear.
Read more: iwc.int/resources/me...
#cetaceanconservation

Peru Strengthens its Capacity to Rescue Whales Entangled in Fishing Gear

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iwc-whales.bsky.social @iwc-whales.bsky.social · Jun 16

The latest news from the IWC Scientific Committee. Read more at www.iwc.int

iwc-whales.bsky.social @iwc-whales.bsky.social · Jun 13

With IWC Commissioner Vasiliades from Cyprus at #UNOC3, discussing various aspects of the IWC work programme and planning for #IWC70 in the context of the EU Presidency

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iwc-whales.bsky.social @iwc-whales.bsky.social · Jun 13

Pleased to join @cms.int @unbiodiversity.bsky.social @CITES
& other key partners at #UNOC3 to discuss marine animal species for healthy ecosystems & long-term sustainability, inc. evolving threats to cetaceans & effective, science-based conservation & management responses

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iwc-whales.bsky.social @iwc-whales.bsky.social · Jun 13

Whale watching on the agenda for a meeting at #UNOC3 with colleagues from the Dominican Republic including Commissioner Reyes. The Dominican Republic is an active participant in the IWC Whale Watching Handbook, working to achieve sustainable whale watching wwhandbook.iwc.int/en/

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iwc-whales.bsky.social @iwc-whales.bsky.social · Jun 12

Pleased to participate in #UNOC3 General Debate: setting out IWC's contributions inc. data & assessments, capacity building (bycatch & entanglement, strandings, whale watching), species-specific conservation & more. With 26% of cetacean species under threat we need urgent action for a healthy ocean

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iwc-whales.bsky.social @iwc-whales.bsky.social · Jun 12

Great to meet with IWC Commissioner Lesz of Poland during #UNOC3. A wide-ranging discussion included Poland's EU Presidency, the global issue of cetacean entanglement & IWC's training programmes for both entanglement & strandings response, plus preparations for #IWC70 in 2026

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iwc-whales.bsky.social @iwc-whales.bsky.social · Jun 11

Much to discuss with Peruvian colleagues, Ambassador Orozco and IWC Commissioner Reinoso at #UNOC3 including recent entanglement response training, a key pilot project for the #BycatchMitigationInitiative & prep for #IWC70-& of course huge thanks for successful hosting of IWC69!

iwc-whales.bsky.social @iwc-whales.bsky.social · Jun 11

Pleased to set the scene at Bridging the Waters from #UNOC3 to @UNWater Conference 2026. The inextricable connections between #freshwater ecosystems & oceans are critical for sustainable water mgt & healthy #oceans, inc how to deal with pollution impacts such as chemicals & plastics on cetaceans

iwc-whales.bsky.social @iwc-whales.bsky.social · Jun 10

Some RFBs are showing how to address the biggest single threat to cetaceans: bycatch which kills 300,000 animals each year. IWC shared work preventing & mitigating bycatch & building capacity to address entanglement in fishing nets, partnering with RFBs & other partners #UNOC3

iwc-whales.bsky.social @iwc-whales.bsky.social · Jun 10

Addressing links between fisheries & biodiversity is critical for conservation of vulnerable marine species & ecosystems & for sustainable fisheries. The SOI Dialogue with regional fishery bodies (RFB) provided an opportunity to share useful experiences.

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iwc-whales.bsky.social @iwc-whales.bsky.social · Jun 8

When better to launch on BlueSky than #UNWorldOceansDay! Whales embody this year's theme of Wonder: Sustaining What Sustains Us, as ecosystem engineers, capturing carbon & transporting nutrients. But 26% of species are threatened & need help. Learn more about our science & conservation iwc.int/en/

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