In 2008, the countries of Norway and Japan killed over 900 endangered minke whales, further dwindling their already small population. Will you allow this to happen? I believe that whaling should be banned because whales could be extinct. In addition, whale meat is dangerous and can be contaminated. A final reason is that whales are a major part in the ocean’s food web.
Whales could be extinct because mainly females are killed due to their larger size. These females can be pregnant and hold baby whales, which can restrain the population from growing. Whales could also go extinct because Japan, Norway, and Iceland keep killing whales because they claim to be using them for “scientific purposes”. However, animal rights and world leaders disagree with these countries. Finally, many of the whale species have nearly wiped out! Whales are in serious danger.
Also, whale meat can be potentially contaminated with various chemicals such as DDT and different PCBs. The effect of eating whale meat is that you and even your children will have health problems because they consumed these chemicals. This could also cause cancer and other diseases. Sources claim it also contains a high level of pesticides. If you eat whale meat you could risk having health problems later in life.
A final claim is that whales are a vital part of the ocean …show more content…
Whaling supporters may also say whale oil is a good source of energy and profit. However, whale oil is not popular and there are many other alternatives such as kerosene, gasoline, and solar power. The opposing team might say that the whale population is stable. On the contrary, according to SeaWorld, almost all whale populations are either listed as “vulnerable” or “endangered”. Therefore, whaling needs to stop to help these whale populations get healthy
Whales could be extinct because mainly females are killed due to their larger size. These females can be pregnant and hold baby whales, which can restrain the population from growing. Whales could also go extinct because Japan, Norway, and Iceland keep killing whales because they claim to be using them for “scientific purposes”. However, animal rights and world leaders disagree with these countries. Finally, many of the whale species have nearly wiped out! Whales are in serious danger.
Also, whale meat can be potentially contaminated with various chemicals such as DDT and different PCBs. The effect of eating whale meat is that you and even your children will have health problems because they consumed these chemicals. This could also cause cancer and other diseases. Sources claim it also contains a high level of pesticides. If you eat whale meat you could risk having health problems later in life.
A final claim is that whales are a vital part of the ocean …show more content…
Whaling supporters may also say whale oil is a good source of energy and profit. However, whale oil is not popular and there are many other alternatives such as kerosene, gasoline, and solar power. The opposing team might say that the whale population is stable. On the contrary, according to SeaWorld, almost all whale populations are either listed as “vulnerable” or “endangered”. Therefore, whaling needs to stop to help these whale populations get healthy