Whaling ban

A whaling ban is an international agreement that prohibits the hunting and killing of whales. It aims to protect whale populations from overhunting, ensuring their survival and ecological balance. While some countries still undertake limited or regulated hunting, most have signed treaties like the International Whaling Commission's moratorium, which restricts commercial whaling. The ban reflects global efforts to conserve these intelligent marine mammals and prevent their decline due to overexploitation and environmental threats.