and conserving it
NAMMCO Celebrates 30 Years!
1992-2022
at least 9 000 years. In many areas, the
hunting still provides food and materials,
and upholds links to the past
on the conservation status, sustainable
removals, and responsible hunting
methods of marine mammals
and provides advice based on best
science, local knowledge, and
technological developments
are crucial for ensuring the sustainability of populations
and optimising animal welfare in the hunts
baleen whale species
pinniped species
6
7
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*