whaling stations

Whaling stations are facilities where whales are processed after being caught at sea. Historically, they included docks, factories, and equipment for extracting valuable products like whale oil, blubber, and baleen. These stations allowed for the conversion of large whale carcasses into usable substances, often involving boiling, rendering, and storage. While essential to the whaling industry in the past, these stations played a key role in the industrial exploitation of whales, which led to significant declines in whale populations. Today, many former whaling stations serve as historical sites or museums, highlighting both the industry's history and the importance of marine conservation.