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Whales in Antarctica are usually hunted under the pretext of "scientific research" to understand whales and their diets and thus improve their conservation. However, this type of research is unnecessary and detrimental. Additionally, because the whale meat is sold for consumption after the gut contents have been examined, it seems much more likely that the real reason whales are hunted is to be sold as a "luxury" food.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 9y agoThe Antarctic Treaty prohibits whaling south of 60 degrees South Latitude, which includes the waters around Antarctica.
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∙ 13y agoBecause Antarctica is a continent, and whales are sea creatures.
There are international agreements that prohibit killing whales in the waters around Antarctica as well.
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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.
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.
When was whaling banned?
whaling mainly everywhere was banned in 1972-1980.
How do you overcome whaling in Antarctica?
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.
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.
Should Whaling be banend in Antarctica?
Yes it really should be because it is making whales extinct and this cute chubby mammals are gentle and harmless.YES IT SHOULD BE BANNED
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
What agency banned Whaling internationally?
The International Whaling Commission is the agency responsible for introducing the ban on commercial whaling. In 1982 the commission agreed the 'The 1986 Moritoriam' which effectively banned commercial whaling from 1986, although Scientific and Aboriginal subsistence whaling is still allowed under strict quotas.
When was the whaling ban?
Whaling itself isn't banned. However, commercial whaling was banned in 1986. Whaling is still aloud today if it is for 'scientific research'. Eventhough most countries uses it as a loop hole to kill whales for commercial purposes.
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
