Every year on July 23 , our planet celebrates World Day of whales and dolphins (World Whale and Dolphin Day). This holiday was established in 1986 when the International Whaling Commission (International Whaling Commission: IWC), after 200 years of ruthless destruction , imposed a ban on whaling . The ban still in effect today , and means that the worldwide whaling and trade in whale meat is prohibited.
However, the whale fishery - is not the only threat to these animals. Another major factor in the disappearance of whales, dolphins and other marine mammals - it is their catch to dolphinariums, aquariums and circuses. Therefore, today is the day to protect not only whales, but also to all marine mammals. Every year on this day, various environmental groups and organizations carry out actions and demonstrations in defense of the whales and other marine mammals. Most environmentalists unite and dedicate this day, protection of unique species, which is threatened with danger of death or disappearance.