PELAGOS SANCTUARY
Three Countries, one goal
To ensure a favourable conservation status of marine mammals by protecting them
and their habitats from direct or indirect negative impacts of human activities
ABOUT US
A cross-border Sanctuary for the saveguard of marine biodiversity
On the 25th of November 1999, the Pelagos Agreement was signed in Rome by France, Italy and the Principality of Monaco.
Having come into effect on February 21th 2002, the main role of the Pelagos Agreement is to promote harmonised actions and management measures for the protection of cetaceans and their habitats against all causes of human-induced disturbance and mortality (e.g., pollution, noise, accidental capture, injury, etc).
SPECIES
8 species of whales and dolphins live in the Sanctuary on a regular basis
and the monk seal can be spotted occasionally
The marine mammals of the Sanctuary have their particular lifestyle and habits and socially interact in different ways.
Striped dolphin
Bottlenose dolphin
Common dolphin
Cuvier’s beaked whale
Risso’s dolphin
Long-finned pilot whale
SPERM whale
Fin whale
Monk seal
GET INVOLVED
The Pelagos Sanctuary belongs to everyone.
Get involved to protect marine mammals and their habitat
GET INVOLVED
The Pelagos Sanctuary belongs to everyone.
Get involved to protect marine mammals and their habitat
NEWS
Pelagos Agreement at the Yacht Club de Monaco’s Fête de la Mer: Raising Awareness to Better Protect the Mediterranean
A welcoming opportunity to discover the Pelagos Sanctuary and learn together how to protect the sea and its cetaceans.
The Pelagos Agreement Supports “The Crossing 2026”
In occasione di “The Crossing 2026”, organizzato dalla Fondazione Princesse Charlène de Monaco tra Viareggio e Monaco, l’Accordo Pelagos ha sostenuto un’iniziativa che unisce sport, solidarietà e sensibilizzazione sulla protezione del mare e degli ecosistemi mediterranei.
The Pelagos Agreement Secretariat thanks the Rotary Club Cap d’Ail
At the Sea Festival in the Port of Cap d’Ail, the Rotary Club Cap d’Ail raised public awareness of marine mammal protection and the biodiversity of the Pelagos Sanctuary through an interactive educational game.
Call for Expressions of Interest for the Pelagos Sanctuary Working Groups
Call for expressions of interest
The Scientific and Technical Committee of the Pelagos Agreement Holds its 18th Meeting
The 18th meeting of the Pelagos Scientific and Technical Committee brought together France, Italy and Monaco to advance scientific cooperation.
Pelagos Agreement at the Yacht Club de Monaco’s Fête de la Mer: Raising Awareness to Better Protect the Mediterranean
A welcoming opportunity to discover the Pelagos Sanctuary and learn together how to protect the sea and its cetaceans.
The Pelagos Agreement Supports “The Crossing 2026”
In occasione di “The Crossing 2026”, organizzato dalla Fondazione Princesse Charlène de Monaco tra Viareggio e Monaco, l’Accordo Pelagos ha sostenuto un’iniziativa che unisce sport, solidarietà e sensibilizzazione sulla protezione del mare e degli ecosistemi mediterranei.
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Photos credits :
©S. Brouder – Tethys
©Cima Research Foundation
©L. Gordigiani – Tethys
©Juliette Dedet – MIRACETI
© Maurizio Würtz – Coll. Institut océanographique, Fondation Albert Ier, Prince de Monaco
© M. Würtz -Artescienza
