Whales are between the most intelligent marine mammals on earth. The blue whale is the biggest animal to ever exist. Regardless of this history, industrial whaling has actually left the whale animals incredibly endangered. Fortunately, whaling has been ended in numerous nations, however still exists in some. The impact of this continued whaling endangers the existence of the animals, and if not stopped, might wipe out whales.
The detrimental impact humans have had on whales stems from the commercial hunting for meat and perfume components. More than 2 million whales were killed in the early 20th century. By the middle of the 20th century, whales were seriously endangered and amounts were lessened. In 1986 the International Whaling Commission (IWC) banned commercial whaling, but Japan continues to neglect this ban. When the ban was in place, Japan continued to hunt whales using a loophole that provides for medical research. The meat from these hunts is sold in shops and restaurants. Though Japan is skirting the rules, and it is frowned upon by the IWC, the IWC still permits it.
Ocean Shepherd is an organization that states Japan is in violation of the IWC rules on all commercial whaling. They point out that the Japanese public does not support commercial whale hunting, but all the major political parties do. Whale meat supposedly caught for “research purposes” ends up in the well known Tsukiji fish market, Sea Shepherd points out. They examine this embezzlement of whale meat on a regular basis and try to defend against whaling in the high oceans as it is taking place.
Whale hunting has been internationally banned because 1986. The International Whaling Commission enacted this ban however left numerous loopholes open. Whales can be fished for scientific research, as well as by a couple of aboriginal collections. Japan hunts whales to utilize their meat and professes that they are performing scientific research. The non-profit business Ocean Shepherd helps keep track of Japan and protect against excess hunting.
Whales ought to have to live and be enabled to repopulate. The intercontinental community has recognized this, and Marine Shepherd is fighting to uphold the will of the United Nations. If you prefer to know more about the fight to save whales and just how you can easily help, visit Sea Shepherd Conservation Society for more information. Opportunities exist to come to be a crew member and fight directly, donate, or offer support on-shore. Whatever you select, you might be helping to safeguard the variety of life on Earth and to protect a noble, deserving creature.
15 comments
?Serendipity? says:
January 12, 2012 at 6:09 am (UTC 0 )
For: -They could be viewed easily and you could learn more about them: behavioural actions, feeding actions, breeding actions, basic living…etc. -It would be easier than having to travel all the way to another country to view them in the ocean. Against: – They are far too big to be kept in captivity. No matter how big an enclosure/tank they were kept in they would still not have enough room and it really wouldn’t be fair to them, as they couldn’t move about easily or explore. – It would cost too much to be able to put one humpback whale in captivity, never mind several. -They wouldn’t have the correct environment or food, no matter what environment they are put in or food they are fed. – By removing a wild animal from its natural environment, it causes distress and upset for the animal
Shadowstrike says:
January 13, 2012 at 5:49 am (UTC 0 )
For: People can observe them creating revenu for the industry We can easily track their feeding habits and their behaviors etc… Against: Humpback whales are a wild species and belong in nature Removing species from nature can upset the balance of an ecosystem.
ahtoburen says:
January 15, 2012 at 10:59 am (UTC 0 )
Reasons for are hard to justify. Seeing whales close up and personal is an educational thing. Caring for them helps us understand them. If they’re a threatened species, captive breeding might help preserve them. Reasons against are easy… I’ll leave it to you. But you wouldn’t want to be imprisoned, would you? The slowly increasing awareness of the interconnections of all species and their right to be undisturbed in their place in the world is something that gives us hope that we might learn our true place in this world.
artyRG says:
January 16, 2012 at 12:29 am (UTC 0 )
how do humpback whales protect and nurture their offspring? how do humpback whales protect and nurture their offspring? can u also please give examples? its so i can understand it better. (: please help. thank you!
Ja'mie says:
January 17, 2012 at 6:49 pm (UTC 0 )
Like all animals, the mother cares for her child and becasue theri is only one it gets all the attetntion, she feeds it and show it the ropes on how to live, basically ti learn whilst it watches its mother, as they are with each other for a very long time i think over 1.5 yrs so yeah
Anonymous says:
January 19, 2012 at 6:29 pm (UTC 0 )
How many humpback whales could Oprah buy? I saw a skit on one of Dane Cook’s comedy shows about Oprah, and he mentioned her giving away whales. I know this was just a joke, but I wonder if she could actually afford to buy a whale, and if so, how many?
Daniel says:
January 22, 2012 at 3:29 am (UTC 0 )
she can buy 900 cause they cost 3 million each and oprah has $2.7 billion. lmao i just had to find out too(x
hpfan says:
January 24, 2012 at 12:09 pm (UTC 0 )
What are some five syllable words or phrases connected to humpback whales? For a parody to the song Miss Independent
Irishrobert225 says:
January 27, 2012 at 6:09 am (UTC 0 )
How about “Baleen in their mouths” or “Songs that make you smile”or “raise their mighty flutes”.
Tony White says:
January 30, 2012 at 5:38 am (UTC 0 )
I knew a humpback whale called Anita Cartwright – that’s five syllables.
Anonymous says:
February 2, 2012 at 11:08 am (UTC 0 )
Do humpback whales feed in groups of males and females all the time? I already tried looking it up on google.
Reimyo says:
February 5, 2012 at 11:06 pm (UTC 0 )
I think I’ve seen this question before – are you asking ‘do feeding groups consist of both males and females’ or ‘do they feed in groups all the time’? The answer to the first question would be that the groups do not always consist of males and females. In fact, many ‘groups’ consist of a mother and her calf, sometimes joined by other adult females. Not it’s not always males AND females. The answer to the second question would be no, they feed alone very often, but may also feed in groups, however groups tend to be transient and don’t stay together for very long. So they feed alone a lot as well as in groups.
Anonymous says:
February 9, 2012 at 5:26 pm (UTC 0 )
Where can i find pictures of Humpback whales? Under Water Humpback whales will be more better. THANKS community
Katie:) says:
February 13, 2012 at 5:07 pm (UTC 0 )
google images or bing just type in Humpback whales or what ever you want and look at the pics
Ellie says:
February 17, 2012 at 11:27 pm (UTC 0 )
google, bing, ask