# Southern Right Whale tourism & protection

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/southern-right-whale-tourism-protection
> Updated: 2026-08-06T19:00:29.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

In early August 2026 Uruguay inaugurated its Southern Right Whale watching season and introduced a Marine Fauna Route along the coast, aiming to boost nature‑based tourism while promoting conservation and sustainable benefits for local communities. The launch was highlighted by tourism officials and coincided with a notable sighting of two whales off Miramar, Argentina, underscoring the growing interest in responsible whale‑watching.

A few days later, Argentina’s Río Negro province announced a formal whale‑watching season running from 14 August to 12 October, with updated regulations and a technical team to monitor impacts. Simultaneously, the national fisheries authority closed two shrimp‑fishing sub‑areas after a report showed excessive incidental hake catches, directing vessels to permitted zones. Both measures reflect a coordinated regional effort to balance marine tourism growth with the protection of the Southern Right Whale and broader marine resources.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-06: Argentina sets whale‑watching season dates and closes fishing zones to protect marine life

Argentina proposes an August‑October whale‑watching season in Río Negro and closes key fishing sub‑areas after excessive hake catches, aiming to protect marine life while balancing tourism and industry.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/argentina-sets-whalewatching-season-dates-and-closes-fishing-zones-to-protect-marine-life

### 2026-08-01: Southern Right Whale Season Launches in Uruguay, Boosts Marine Tourism

Uruguay inaugurated its southern right whale season and a new marine tourism route, while Argentina recorded a rare twin‑whale sighting off Miramar, highlighting growing coastal whale activity and conservation.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/southern-right-whale-season-launches-in-uruguay-boosts-marine-tourism

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Cite as: Southern Right Whale tourism & protection. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/southern-right-whale-tourism-protection