anti-whaling movements

Anti-whaling movements are efforts aimed at stopping the hunting of whales, driven by concerns over the species' survival and biodiversity. These movements emphasize the intelligence and social structures of whales and argue that whaling is inhumane and unsustainable. Activists, often organized through NGOs, work to raise awareness, promote national and international laws against whaling, and support marine conservation. Notably, the International Whaling Commission (IWC) established a moratorium on commercial whaling in 1986, although some countries continue whaling under exemptions. The movement advocates for a balance between marine ecosystems and human activities.