IWC's recommendation Data SC2365

Year: 2023
Text: The Committee strongly recommends the following actions are implemented as a matter of urgency throughout the ASHW range:(6) collate and analyse stranding data throughout the suspected ASHW range to better understand trends in whale distribution and mortality; (7) complete genetic analyses of the Megaptera indica type specimen and compare the generated data with samples from Oman in order to clarify the taxonomic status of ASHW; and (8) regularly update abundance and trend estimates with the most recently available photographic mark‐recapture data
Type of Recommendation: Recommendation
Workshop Recommendation Yes
Decision Process: Report adoption
Commission Body: Scientific Committee, Sub-committee on cetaceans stocks that are or might be subject of Conservation Management Plans
Endorsed by Commission?: Yes
Commission Endorsed At: IWC61
Context:
Document Reference: SC69A Report
Document URL: https://archive.iwc.int/pages/download.php?direct=1&noattach=true&ref=20108&ext=pdf&k=

Implementation Data

Theme: Conservation Management Plans, Strandings, Taxonomy
Species: Arabian Sea Humpback Whale
To be Actioned by: Scientific Committee, Conservation Committee, India
Also Relevant to: Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Research Community
Target Completion Date: n/a

Review Data

Review Meeting: SC69B
Last Reviewed: 06/06/2023
Status: Closed
Progress: Ongoing
Outcome:
Further Action:

Actions to be Taken

No Actions