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Inscription: Whale Sanctuary of El Vizcaino (Mexico)

Document type
Decision
Reference number
XI
Date
Dec 6, 1993
Source
UNEP, InforMEA
Status
Active
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Treaty
Convention concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage (Nov 23, 1972)
Meeting
17e session du Comité
Website
whc.unesco.org
Abstract

Whale Sanctuary of El Vizcaino

554bis

Mexico

N(iv)

The Committee recognized the exceptional universal value of the site as a sanctuary for grey whales and other important species and inscribed it on the World Heritage List under criterion (iv). The Committee noted that there is a need for significant improvement in the infrastructure required to manage the site as well as the need to enhance educational and promotional activities outlined in more detail in the IUCN Technical Evaluation.