Yes and No. All whales, porpoises, dolphins, seals, sea otters etc are protected
under the federal US Marine Mammal Protection Act and may not be harmed.
However, limited Whaling is allowed for some Aboriginal peoples as a tradition
and for sustenance.
Killing whales is illegal.
None. It is illegal to dump waste into US waters.
No.
Sea Shepard
Sea Shepard
whales are endangered
Too long!
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.
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.
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.
Whaling is banned by the Antarctic Treaty, south of 60 degrees S. This includes the Southern Ocean that surrounds Antarctica.
It should be. In some places it is and some it isn't.