Conserving Falklands' whale populations: addressing data deficiencies for informed management
Key Facts
FUNDING SCHEME Darwin Plus Main
VALUE £298,552
WHERE Falkland Islands
Summary
Anecdotal increases in endangered sei and fin whales have been reported in Falklands' coastal waters. Key Biodiversity Areas (KBAs) are internationally-important sites for global biodiversity. Candidate KBAs (cKBAs) have been identified for baleen whale species in nearshore waters around the Islands and overlap with areas of increasing human marine activity. This project aims to evaluate two cKBA sites for whales, improve the information available to decision-makers, and engage stakeholders regarding conservation and management considerations for these and other KBAs.
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