Protecting marine mammals is essentially everyone’s responsibility - whether you are a user or simply a beneficiary of marine resources, each person is an actor in environmental conservation. For some persons, their love of marine mammals originated from as far back as they can remember and protecting these creatures feels like second nature. For others, these creatures are a wonderful and vibrant mystery, to be explored, protected and loved. Regardless of the motivation, the reality is that marine mammals are an important part of the marine ecosystem and everyone has a role to play in ensuring that these species are protected.
During this 2021 edition of our public education campaign on marine mammal protection, the Secretariat is pleased to feature two stories that were shared by the AGOA Sanctuary, one of our many partners in marine mammal conservation:-
Do you have a story to share with us about your personal encounter with marine mammals or your love for these creatures? Write to us at unepcartagenaconvention@un.org.
