Killing whales for food is not a new phenomenon, as it has been happening for millennia’s now. In the 20th century alone, around three million whales were killed. During this time, commercial whaling also started to increase, and whales started to be used for profitable reasons.
Not only are whales extremely important for our oceans, they are also slow-growing creatures that are more vulnerable to over-fishing than genuine fish species that are present in abundance. Whales have a vital role in the food chain and help balance the marine ecosystem as well. Found in all of the earth’s oceans, they occupy the top of the food pyramid.
Below we will discuss some reasons why you should protect whales:
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