Are Blue Whales Driven to Extinction? - Gisela Zivanka Terisno

Blue whales are the largest animal on the planet, they have a blue-grey skin, also, they can weigh as much as 30 elephants and their heart as much as an automobile. According to national geographic, Blue whales are among Earth’s longest lived animals and the average lifespan is estimated at around 80 to 90 years, also they are among the loudest animals on the planet. Blue whales sometimes swim in small groups but are more often alone or in pairs. Blue whales are found in all oceans except the Arctic Ocean.

Blue whales were listed as endangered in 1970. The blue whale was driven to extinction by commercial whaling in the 1800s and early 1900. The species are facing some threats that include pollution, climate change, and many more. Other than that blue whales are endangered because they're hunted by humans for their oil, meat, and teeth. And as a species that is the largest animal to have ever lived on Earth. They can be found in all oceans of the world. According to Our Endangered World, These creatures are an important part of the marine ecosystem. They help keep the ocean’s ecosystems in balance by eating small fish and plankton. The good news is that NOAA Fisheries and its partners are dedicated to rebuilding blue whale populations worldwide and protected by the Marine Mammal Protection Act.

How to save blue whales

• Clean up the beach to reduce the pollution

• Support organisations that help whales

• Buy sustainable seafood

• Join organisations that help whales