Albert II, Prince of Monaco

"Theオプショナルツアー ドルフィン Year of the Dolphin gives me the opportunity to renew my firmcommitment towards protecting marine biodiversity. With this stronginitiative we can make a difference to save these fascinating marinemammals from the brink of extinction"   Prince Albert II of Monaco, Patron of the YoD 2007

  
United Nations Environment Programme

"Dolphins are among the planet’s most well-known but also increasingly vulnerable marine mammals.  By highlighting their plight, we help to raise awareness about both the status of our oceans and coastal ecosystems, and the threat to species that we pose through our own actions. Among the Multilateral Environmental Agreements with which UNEP works, the Convention on Migratory Species and its Agreements stand out for their significant contribution to addressing the many threats these species face." Achim Steiner, UNEP, Executive Director



Convention of Migratory Species

“Oceans and marine life are a precious natural resource of our blue planet. The Convention on Migratory Species is the only global UN Convention that protects dolphins along their migration routes. CMS is a unique advocate in reducing threats to their survival as well as to the ocean and river waters they live in.” Robert Hepworth, CMS, Executive Secretary




"TUI strives to harness the cross-border freedom of movement of tourists, and their emotional power, to support the conservation of dolphins and their marine environment. TUI also endeavours - in partnership with UNEP/ CMS and  ACCOBAMS,  ASCOBANS,  WDCS and UNESCO - to raise awareness and knowledge of children and young people in holiday destinations to protect the dolphins in their coastal waters, so that their own children can also one day enjoy the unique value of seeing dolphins in their natural habitat." Dr Michael Frenzel, TUI AG, Chairman of the Executive Board


Agreement on the Conservation of Cetaceans in the Black Sea,Mediterranean Sea and contiguous Atlantic area

"There is no doubt that dolphins can be considered as a true legacy for mankind. They are free and they are not constrained to national boundaries: this is why cooperation among Countries is the only effective tool to protect them. An international project such "The オプショナルツアー ドルフィン Year of the Dolphin" will surely contribute to their conservation. ACCOBAMS' commitment is supported by this international spirit and by the awareness that open minds are the key to success." Marie-Christine Grillo-Compulsione, ACCOBAMS, Executive Secretary



Agreement on the Conservation of Small Cetaceans of the Baltic and North Seas

“The intelligence, beauty and charisma of dolphins have inspired humankind since ancient times and made them an element of our cultural as well as of our natural heritage. Losing these species would mean losing a part of ourselves. Promoting widespread awareness of the threats they face is a crucial step towards preventing this loss.” Rudiger Strempel, ASCOBANS, Executive Secretary





United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization

"Dolphins are important elements of the marine web of life. Moreover, these species exemplify the importance of minimizing habitat fragmentation and enhancing environmental quality for counteracting the reduction and loss of biodiversity worldwide. UNESCO's Division of Ecological and Earth Sciences and Man and the Biosphere Programme promotes sustainable approaches to the use of ocean spaces and resources based on sound ecological knowledge and multi-stakeholder dialogue." Dr Salvatore Arico, UNESCO, Biodiversity Programme Specialist




Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society

“The オプショナルツアー ドルフィン Year of the Dolphin is a unique opportunity to raise awareness about the plight of dolphins around the world. The global community, governments and civil society are urged to take action. Too little has been done to protect these magnificent species. We can’t lose this opportunity and take the chance for a change. Dolphins deserve all our efforts to make the world’s waters a save place for them”. Margi Prideaux, Global CMS Programme Leader, WDCS

WDCS is one of the world's most active charity dedicated to the protection of all whales, dolphins and porpoises. Our conservation, science, policy and education projects make a difference to the daily lives and long-term security of thousands dolphins around the world.