4) Marine wildlife area, Baffin island, Northern Canada Flashcards
What is the name of the sanctuary?
Clyde River Marine Wildlife Sanctuary
What are the threats to the Bowhead whales in Arctic areas? 2
Orcas
Whaling
3 examples of whales that have been hunted to near extinction
Minke
Blue
Fin
Example of a country that still whales
Japan
Why is whaling such a serious problem?
Whales are slow breeders so it takes a long time for the populations to recover
Evidence that the sanctuary has been successful 2
Less number of whales needed
Gained the support of the inuits
Features of the sanctuary 2
Two offshore feeding troughs
Shallow shelf at the entrance to protect against orcas
How are the Inuits involved in this sustainability?
They continue to hunt but only take small numbers of whales
This is sustainable because they are meeting their needs whilst still preserving the environment
Which area does this sanctuary protect?
The Arctic
How is it socially sustainable?
Inuits can still hunt and feed families
How is it economically sustainable?
It is small scale and could benefit from tourism
How is it environmentally sustainable?
Minimal numbers of whales are killed so the oceans are still stable
How much area does it cover?
3,360 km2
Why is it not sustainable?
It is so small scale that other factors such as climate change are impacting the whales more than they can be protected
