Who we are
Four peoples depending on the sea
and conserving it
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![Iceland Icelandic flag](https://nammco.no/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/flag_small-iceland.png)
![Norway Norwegian flag](https://nammco.no/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/flag_small-norway.png)
Marine mammals are resources
Marine mammal hunting dates back at least 9 000 years. In many areas, the hunting still provides food and materials, and upholds links to the past
Upcoming event
Marine Mammals – a Sustainable Food Resource
NAMMCO Conference and Gastronomic Showcase
5 & 6 October 2022
Read more here
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What we do
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
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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
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Marine Mammals in the North Atlantic
Seven pinniped species, six baleen whale species, and ten toothed whale species
are permanent residents in the
NAMMCO management area.
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*