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Commercial whaling is prohibited south of 60 degrees S, which covers the Southern Ocean around Antarctica.
This means that there is no commercial whaling in Antarctica.
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Where in Antarctica is whaling?
There is no commercial whaling in Antarctica: some countries hunt whales in Antarctica under the terms of The Antarctic Treaty, and purport that the animals are for scientific research.
What countries do whaling in Antarctica?
japan
Whaling shold happen in Antarctica and why?
Whaling happens in Antarctica because people use them for margarine, soap, shoe polish and lipstick
Is whaling banned in Antarctica?
Commercial Whaling has been banned since 1986 by the International Whaling commission. However, scientific whaling is allowed to strict quotas.
Does whaling have an impact on Antarctica?
yep, a very big impact
What time of the year is most popular for whaling in Antarctica?
fall
Should whaling be banned in Antarctic waters?
Whaling is banned by the Antarctic Treaty, south of 60 degrees S. This includes the Southern Ocean that surrounds Antarctica.
What is the issue of Antarctica?
there are issues in Antarctica such as global warming - the ice will melt. or that the Japanese whaling is hurting the animals that live there, and the tourists that go there to research.
How can people stop whaling in antarctica?
well, if you are wealthy you can chase whaling boats away like on ''whale wars'' or their are many organazations you can donate time/money to stop whale hunting.
Does the antarctic treaty address whaling?
The antarctic treaty, which now has 46 nations in it, has 2 main organisations that deal with whaling. Although the treaty do address the Japanese whaling, the main 2 organisations are Greenpeace and Sea Sheperd. These 2 organisations aim to fight the whaling in Antarctica going to many extents. Sorry I didn't help but if you can get your hands on a book name "Oxford Big Ideas Humanities 2" it has a whole chapter on Antarctica and also about the treaty.
Who started whaling in Antarctica?
It wasn't a single person who started it. It was actually an entire group of europeans in the 16th century
Are whales still fished around Antarctica?
No commercial whaling is allowed south of 60 degrees S, based on the Antarctic Treaty.
