Overall Goal & Objectives of the WGWAP The overall goal of the
WGWAP is the conservation and recovery of the Western Gray Whale
population. Its specific objectives are: - To provide
independent scientific and technical advice to decision makers
in industry, government and civil society with respect to the
potential effects of human activities, particularly oil and gas
development activities, on the Western Gray Whale population -
Co-ordinate research to: achieve synergies between various field
programmes; minimise disturbance to Western Gray Whales (e.g. by
avoiding overlap and redundancy of field research programmes);
identify and mitigate potential risks associated with scientific
research activities; and maximise the contributions of research
to understanding the status and conservation needs of the
Western Gray Whale population. The WGWAP has been established to
provide an independent review process and advice regarding the
management of risks to the Western Gray Whales. Its main roles
and responsibilitie