Whaling Flashcards
1
Q
How does whale waste help the climate?
A
their waste helps with the growth of phytoplankton, which absorbs carbon dioxide in the atmosphere
2
Q
How much carbon do whales help extract every year?
A
they extract about 400,000 tons of CO2 each year
3
Q
Why do we hunt whales?
A
- meat
- blubber
- ambergris
4
Q
When did commercial whaling start?
A
started in the 11th century along the coastline of France and Spain
5
Q
What organization did the governments make to protect the whales?
A
the International Whaling Commission (IWC)
6
Q
What did the IWC allow whaling for?
A
- scientific research
- cultural purpose
