Antarctic whale sanctuary

The Antarctic Whale Sanctuary is an international agreement established in 1994 under the International Whaling Commission, designating a protected area in the Southern Ocean around Antarctica. It bans commercial whaling within this zone, helping to conserve whale populations such as the blue, humpback, and fin whales. The sanctuary ensures whales can feed, breed, and migrate without the threat of hunting, promoting the recovery of depleted species. It represents a collaborative effort to safeguard these vital marine mammals and maintain the health of the ecosystem in one of the world's most biologically rich regions.