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Global Declaration for River Dolphins

November 3 , 2023 259 days 501 0
  • 11 Asian and South American countries recently signed a global declaration, the "Global Declaration for River Dolphins."
  • It is aimed at preserving the world's six remaining river dolphin species.
  • This declaration is designed to guide 14 nations where river dolphins inhabit, with a focus on responsible freshwater dolphin conservation.
  • It aims to halt the decline of all river dolphin species and increase the most vulnerable populations.
  • A seventh river dolphin species, the Chinese river dolphin, or baiji, was declared extinct in 2007.

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