Why are whales in Antarctica so important?

Answer 1

Whaling has been carried out by various groups of people around the world for thousands of years. Archaeological evidence suggests that primitive whaling, by Inuit and others in the North Atlantic and North Pacific, was practiced by 3000 BC. For most of this time the level of the fishery remained quite low, though became an important part of the folklore and traditions of many groups of indigenous peoples. For a family or community living in an impoverished environment, a caught whale meant ample food over a long period.

There are not that many places in the world where whales regularly come close in to the shore line, and there was always the limitation on the types of whales that could be taken by pursuing them in open boats and killing them using hand harpoons - the risks involved were very great too. Larger whale species such as Blue and Fin whales were safe from early whalers because of their enormous size and speed.

Answer 2

Animals are important because they help keep the population under control. They are part of the food chain.

Answer 3

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