whale conservation

Saving ocean giants

Whale conservation is the effort to protect whale populations from extinction and habitat destruction.

The movement gained momentum in the twentieth century as commercial whaling drove several species toward collapse.

Conservation efforts include hunting bans, marine sanctuaries, and international agreements: The organization focuses on whale conservation in the Pacific.

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