- Whaling - Wikipedia
Whaling was practiced as an organized industry as early as 875 AD By the 16th century, it had become the principal industry in the Basque coastal regions of Spain and France The whaling industry spread throughout the world and became very profitable in terms of trade and resources
- Whaling | Definition, History, Facts | Britannica
Whaling, the hunting of whales for food and oil Although once widely conducted, whaling has declined since the mid-20th century, when whale populations began to drop catastrophically Learn more about the history and process of whaling as well as opposition to it
- History of Whaling | Why it Began and Where it is Now
“Whaling” simply refers to the hunting of whales, either for their meat or to produce whale oil and other substances for light, lubricants or food Generally speaking, a whaling ship is any ocean-going vessel used to hunt whales
- Whaling History – Connecting All Things Whaling
For a general overview of whaling and whaling history, here are some resources to start your exploration Each of them takes a different approach: a narrative, a collection of artifacts and maps, a timeline, a collection of topics, a work of literature
- Life onboard a Whaleship - New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park . . .
Whaleships carried goats, as well as cows, hogs, and chickens, to supply the men with fresh milk, eggs, and meat Whaling was said to be good money — but sailors quickly discovered the truth
- Whaling — WWF Protecting Whales Dolphins Initiative
The International Whaling Commission (IWC) is charged with regulating whaling and addressing the vast number of other threats to whales, dolphins and porpoises in our oceans such as shipping, climate change and bycatch
- Big Fish: A Brief History of Whaling - Education
A brief article on the not-so-brief history of whaling, its culture, and the need to protect whale species today
- How Whaling Works - HowStuffWorks
This article will take a look at the history and evolution of whaling, the impact it has had on the species and the ongoing battle to enforce the International Whaling Commission's (IWC's) ban on commercial whaling
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