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Is whaling commercially illegal

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Anonymous

13y ago
Updated: 8/20/2019

Killing whales is illegal.

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Is whaling illegal in the whole world?

No.


Why should whaling be made illegal?

whales are endangered


How long has whaling been illegal?

Too long!


Why people go whaling if its illegal?

While whaling was banned by the International Whaling Commission in 1986, it is legal to kill whales for scientific purposes in some countries, such as Japan.


What are the consequences for illegal whaling?

The consequences for illegal whaling can include hefty fines, imprisonment, and the confiscation of vessels and equipment used in the illegal activity. Countries that engage in or allow illegal whaling may face international sanctions and diplomatic pressure. Additionally, illegal whaling undermines conservation efforts, threatens whale populations, and disrupts marine ecosystems, leading to long-term ecological consequences. Public backlash and damage to a country's reputation can also occur, impacting tourism and international relations.


How has peoples view on whaling changed?

Whaling almost killed out the entire species so now whales are endangered so whaling is illegal and those who do it are poaching. I wouldn't suggest doing it.


Is it illegal to go whaling?

It should be. In some places it is and some it isn't.


What is the Institute of Cetacean Research?

They run the illegal whaling going on in the south Pacific.


Is whaling common?

Until the late 20th Century it was but due to the 1986 Commercial Whaling ban, only a few countries are still Whaling, which makes what their activities illegal despite claiming that they are doing it for cultural or scientific purposes, which is in general aloud as a loophole in the commercial whaling ban.


Should whale slaughter be illegal in all countries?

While whaling for certain industries is bad. i.e. ones that don't use all parts of the whale. are horrible there are parts of the world that still depend on whaling for food and supplies. Making whaling illegal would cause huge damage to their culture and their ability to maintain themselves.


Is whaling banned in China?

Yes, whaling is banned in China, primarily due to its commitment to the International Whaling Commission's moratorium on commercial whaling. However, China has been known to conduct limited whaling for scientific research, which is allowed under international regulations. The country also engages in the consumption of whale products from other nations, raising concerns about conservation efforts and illegal trade.


Does blubber taste good?

I have no clue, but did you know that whales, manatees, etc. are covered in blubber that help them survive?:) ^^^But whaling is illegal.