NAMMCO advises governments
on the conservation status, sustainable removals and responsible hunting methods of marine mammals
How we work
NAMMCO looks at the marine ecosystem as a whole, and provides advice based on science, local knowledge and technological developments
Why our work is important
Assessing hunting methods and the impacts of human activities are crucial for optimising animal welfare in the hunt and ensuring sustainability of populations
7 of 7
Hunted seal species in the NAMMCO area
12 of 16+
Hunted cetacean species in the NAMMCO area
114 of 195
Countries consuming marine mammals*
54 of 195
Countries where marine mammal consumption provides economic benefits*
*Robards, M.D. & Reeves, R.R. (2011). The global extent and character of marine mammal consumption by humans: 1970-2009. Biological Conservation 144, pp. 2770-2786
Marine mammals are resources
Marine mammal hunting dates back at least 9 000 years. In some areas, the hunting still provides food and materials, and upholds links to the past
How humans affect marine mammals
What NAMMCO does
Who we are
Four peoples depending on the sea
and conserving it
We cooperate scientifically with
Canada Greenland Joint Commission for Narwhal and Beluga
Association of Traditional Marine Mammal Hunters of Chukotka (ATMMHC)
Hunted seals
Countries consuming marine mammals
Hunted cetacean species in NAMMCO area
Countries consuming marine mammals
Countries consuming marine mammals
- Benefits
- No benefits
