1. All research projects must be conducted in non-lethal ways.

2. Whale watching must be conducted in a responsible way, and promoted as a non-lethal, alternative use, protecting the activity from proposals which are incompatible with its development and sustainability.

3. All activities must promote the conservation of cetaceans in their natural habitats.

4. Cooperative work must be encouraged in order to find participative solutions to conservation problems involving cetaceans.