# Rice's Whale Update - International Whaling Commission

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Podcast: [Marine Conservation Happy Hour](https://stenobird.com/podcast/marine-conservation-happy-hour-646575)
Published: 2026-06-17T04:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

The latest International Whaling Commission science report is out. Dr Scarlett Smash and Dr Craken talk about some of the highlights - including international concern about the US Government removing protection from the Rice's whale, the world's most endangered large whale, which is found only in US waters. Contact info@absolutelysmashingllc.com for more information about sponsoring MCHH episodes Dr Scarlett Smash Instagram Dr Scarlett Smash TikTok Dr Craken MacCraic Instagram MCHH Instagram MCHH Facebook Dr Scarlett Smash YouTube

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