The Importance Of Whales

Has anyone ever thought about what the ocean would be like without whales? One thing that is never thought about when whales are being hunted is how important they are. For humans to understand the purpose of the whale and just going off the information one has learned may be different. Understanding the whale may be more complex than thought out to be. There is more to know about whales other than they can be big intimidating creatures. It is important to make sure whales are being protected. When an individual enters in a different environment they do not think about the potential danger that could be caused. Because whales are important to the food chain and also the marine life ecosystem, we should consider saving the whales. Orcas have been known to be around for about two million years. There is not a world count on how many orcas there are around the …show more content…
Whales help regulate the flow of food by maintaining a stable food chain. When one species of the food chain goes extinct it allows other species to prosper. Whales are doing their job by not allowing other species to overpopulate and destroy the species below them. Studies have shown that the nutrients in sperm whale poop helps stimulate the growth of phytoplankton (why are whales). Phytoplankton receives their energy from carbon dioxide through photosynthesis. Phytoplankton helps provide a healthier environment for all marine animals. Whale watching has brought in billions of dollars helping the economic growth in various cities, states, and countries. Whale watching is less harmful to populations than commercial whaling and the economy is benefiting from it. Although whale watching is being highly monitored because it could interfere with the timing of the whale’s feeding patterns. Whales are an important aspect in the ocean and to the economy, yet they are still being hunted every