MARINE MAMMALS
MARINE MAMALS
ABOUT MARINE MAMALS
Whales, dolphins, and dugongs are marine mammals categorized as Endangered, Threatened and Protected (ETP) species. They belong to the order Cetacea, which is characterized by its slender and elongated body. Their forelimbs are called lateral fins and they also have dorsal fins. All cetacean species have a layer of fat with a maximum thickness of 60 cm, have no neck, no ears, no sweat glands, and have a tail with spikes for locomotion.
THE THREATS
This species is under threated from large scale activities, such as whales hunt that still exist, the traffic of large vessels, and bycatch. The most endangered whale species are small species, such as finless porpoises and porpoises. In Indonesia, these two species are often found dead as bycatches.
WHAT WE DO?
WWF-Indonesia and partners had been conducted surveys, studies, and capacity building for local communities regarding dolphin populations and habitat. We also support the Whale Strading Indonesia (WSI) community who collects and archives informations about neglected marine mammals in Indonesia. We work with partners to assist the Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries in order to compile the Indonesian Cetacea National Conservation Action Plan documents.
