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Whaling

Whaling. Jenni , Kavita and Amanda. History of Whaling. Believed whaling began as early as neolithic period. Whaling began with organized fleets in the 17th century. Invention of the harpoon in the 19th century. Factory ships were introduced in the 20th century. Current Uses.

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Whaling

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  1. Whaling Jenni, Kavita and Amanda

  2. History of Whaling • Believed whaling began as early as neolithic period. • Whaling began with organized fleets in the 17th century. • Invention of the harpoon in the 19th century. • Factory ships were introduced in the 20th century.

  3. Current Uses

  4. International Whaling Commission Conserve Protect Regulate

  5. Canada and the IWC • Canada withdrew from the IWC in 1982. • Canada still bans whaling in its country.

  6. Whale Species Involved Bowhead Whale Fin Whale Sperm Whale Minke Whale

  7. Current Whaling Countries Canada Faroe Islands Greenland Iceland Indonesia Japan Norway Russia USA

  8. Environmental Effects • Whaling threatens the whales because it increases environmental stress factors, making it more difficult for these endangered species to recover. • The impact of even a few whale deaths will have long effects for the future of that species and ultimately on the environment as a whole.

  9. Social Effects Japan: • Whale meat is a huge part of their culture • Whaling has been a part of their history for centuries Norway: • Claim that whale meat is a traditional part of their diet • Export to Japan Iceland: • Ignore international whaling laws and export to Japan

  10. Economic Effects • Employment • Trade outweighs whale watching • Fisheries need to provide fish for humans

  11. Local Impact • Whaling is carried out by small Inuit groups • Whale meat is part of traditional diet • Only species hunted that is covered by the IWC is the Bowhead Whale

  12. Pros of Whaling • Scientific Research • Cultural Significance • Whales-as-fish • Whales-as- pests • Economics

  13. Cons of Whaling • There are no rules on how whales are killed. As many as 50% of whales do not die after being shot, leaving them to suffer. • When whales are removed from an ecosystem, the entire balance is thrown off.

  14. NGO Involvement • International Marine Mammal Association • International Sea Keepers Society • The Ocean Alliance • Ocean Futures Society • Save Our Seas • Whale & Dolphin Conservation Society • American Cetatian Society • American Coastal Coalition • Centre for Marine Conservation • Friends of the Earth International • Greenpeace • International Boundaries Research Unit

  15. Solutions/Progress

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