IUCN SSC Cetacean Specialist Group
Overview and description
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Many endangered cetacean species and populations occur in rivers or coastal habitats that are used intensively by people for fishing and other forms of livelihood. In such situations there are often ...
Group leadership
Dr Gianna MINTON
More about the Specialist Group
Our guiding premise is that conservation ultimately depends upon good science, and the group’s credibility and value are based on maintaining high standards of scientific rigour. The advice we provide relates mainly to the status of populations, abundance, trends, the effects of current or potential threats, and the efficacy of mitigation.
The CSG currently has 138 members worldwide who contribute significant experience and technical expertise to the ...
Mission
Our emphasis is on the recovery of endangered species and populations, but we also recognise the importance of maintaining the full diversity of the Cetartiodactyla (cetaceans), which includes about 90 species and many subspecies and populations.
Specialist Group work
The CSG has made a substantial contribution towards establishing and promoting critical priorities, particularly where urgent interventions are needed.
Understanding threats to Cetaceans
Measures must be evaluated on a case-by-case basis, including a risk-averse cost/benefit analysis, transparency, and participation of a diverse set of stakeholders.
Cetaceans on the IUCN Red List
CSG assesses species for the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species to inform conservation efforts.
2022 CSG Annual Report
Learn about SSG’s work and results in 2022.
Previous reports:
2021 CSG Annual Report
2020 CSG Annual Report
2019 CSG Annual Report
2018 CSG Annual Report