South Atlantic Whale Sanctuary

The International Whaling Commission offers a lifeline to protect whales and marine biodiversity.

This briefing outlines a proposal from Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay to establish a South Atlantic Whale Sanctuary (SAWS).

Adoption of the SAWS is expected to benefit cetaceans and to bring multiple benefits to range states and those near its boundaries by recovering, maintaining or increasing cetacean populations.

EIA is urging governments attending the 69th meeting of the International Whaling Commission (IWC) in Lima, Peru, to adopt the sanctuary, which is a primary tool for the conservation of marine species.