What are the main reasons for whales being threatened to the point of extinction? How severely does pullution, and the current problem of plastic rubbish, that is spreading to an unimaginable level, endanger whales? What impact does captivity have on the behaviour of whales? And what can we do to end whale hunting and the cruelty that these animals must face daily?
The aim of this paper is to show how modern-day human behaviour is affecting the lives of many other species on planet earth - especially in our oceans. My work is divided into two main subjects: Firstly, how humans affect nature using the example of whales and, secondly, measures previously and currently taken to protect whales. The first chapter is subdivided into the following areas: threats caused by overfishing, contamination and pollution, subaqueous noise and changes in behaviour in whales held in captivity. The second chapter has been structured into three sections: intensification of regulations relating to whaling, measures that every individual can undertake to support organisations working towards the rescue of the marine environment and, finally, what these organisations actually do to help.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- Effects of humans interfering in nature exemplified by the living conditions of whales
- Overfishing
- The danger of contamination of whales' living environment through toxic materials and plastic rubbish
- Plastic pollution
- Oil pollution
- Chemical pollution
- Sewage pollution
- Radioactive pollution
- Subaqueous noise
- Changes in behaviour in whales held in captivity
- Measures taken to protect whales
- Intensification of regulations relating to whaling
- Active help as an individual
- What whale protection organisations do based on the example of WDC – Whale and Dolphin Conservation
- Conclusion
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
The primary objective of this paper is to shed light on the detrimental impact of human activities on marine life, particularly whales. It aims to explore the threats faced by these magnificent creatures due to human interference in their environment and to advocate for the preservation of both the marine ecosystem and its inhabitants. The paper also emphasizes the importance of individual and collective actions to combat the dangers posed by human activities.
- Human impact on the marine environment and its consequences for whales
- The importance of protecting whales and the marine environment
- Threats to whales from overfishing, pollution, and noise pollution
- The impact of captivity on whale behavior
- The role of individuals and organizations in whale conservation
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
The first chapter delves into the various ways humans are negatively impacting nature, using whales as a prime example. It examines the threats posed by overfishing, contamination and pollution of the oceans, and the detrimental effects of underwater noise on whale behavior. It further explores the alterations in behavior observed in whales held in captivity.
The second chapter focuses on the measures that have been, and are currently being, taken to protect whales. It addresses the intensification of regulations pertaining to whaling, highlighting the importance of individual action in supporting whale conservation efforts. The chapter concludes by examining the work of whale protection organizations, specifically the efforts of Whale and Dolphin Conservation (WDC).
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
This paper delves into the crucial topics of human impact on the marine environment, specifically focusing on the threats facing whales due to overfishing, pollution, and noise pollution. The paper highlights the importance of whale conservation and explores the role of individual and collective action in protecting these magnificent creatures and their habitat. Furthermore, it sheds light on the efforts of whale protection organizations, particularly the work of WDC - Whale and Dolphin Conservation.
- Citation du texte
- Jana Robertson (Auteur), 2018, Effects of humans interfering in nature exemplified by the living conditions of whales, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/446272
