Number: 1978-33
WHEREAS, the United States government has recognized the importance of protecting whale stocks from being exploited to the point of extinction; and
WHEREAS, beginning in 1975, the International Whaling Commission adopted biologically-sound management procedures which require the active involvement and recommendations of the IWC’s Scientific Committee; and
WHEREAS, the management procedures, if adhered to, will afford protection of whale stocks obviating extinction; and
WHEREAS, wise management of the whales requires a comprehensive long-range commitment to providing adequate funding and resources for effective scientific studies, enforcement and coordination of all activities with interested and affected parties;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the National Wildlife Federation in annual meeting assembled March 16-19, 1978, in Phoenix, Ariz., hereby firmly endorses the scientific management of whales and urges all IWC member nations to accept and abide by the whale quotas recommended by the IWC; and refrain from importing whale products from or selling whaling equipment to non-IWC whaling nations.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the United States, as a worldwide leader in whale protection, should continue and expand its efforts, especially as they relate to saving the highly endangered bowhead whale.