The World Wildlife Fund has posted some
interesting information about the endangered fin whale.
Next to the blue whale, the fin whale
is the second largest mammal in the world. They are nicknamed the “razorback”
because of a ridge along their back that is found behind their dorsal fin.
Another distinct feature of the fin whale is that their lower right jaw is
white whereas the lower left jaw is black.
They are an endangered species because
of commercial whaling that severely reduced their population as well as being
threatened by loss of habitat, toxic waste and effects of climate change
Although warnings and regulations have
been put in place to put a stop to commercial whaling, it still is a threat.
The International Whaling Commission
(IWC) is the body charged with regulating whaling so they would appreciate
support. The WWF (World Wildlife Fund) works to make the IWC more effective in
reducing threats to whales as well.
Iceland is one of the major countries
who have undermined the effectiveness of these regulations. The U.S. and other
IWC member countries have tried for years to persuade Iceland to end its
commercial whaling activities.
