Historical Context: Commercial whaling led to a significant decline in global whale populations
International Intervention: In 1986, the International Whaling Commission banned commercial whaling
Canada’s Conservation Effort: Canada’s Marine Wildlife Area at Clyde River, Baffin Island, established in 2009, protects bowhead whales and other wildlife
Indigenous Support: The Indigenous Inuit community in Clyde River supported the establishment of the sanctuary
Sustainable Hunting: In 2014, Inuit were allowed to hunt bowhead whales, meeting indigenous community needs in a small-scale, sustainable manner
