Academic initiative for the rescue of whales and dolphins
Call
The lives of whales, dolphins, and other advanced marine animals are at a serious risk.
These extremely advanced animals contribute essentially not only to the preservation of the diversity and balance of species in the oceans and seas, but also to their overall health, spreading positive energy in them. They are vital for the preservation of planet Earth and thus of us all.
Although commercial hunting of these animals has been banned since 1986, their killing continues under various exemptions. This means that whaling and dolphin hunting greatly exceeds their reproductive cycles, and there is an imminent danger that the next generation of humans will no longer be able to encounter these magnificent creatures.
Let us stop their hunting and extinction right now, protect them as our vulnerable brothers and friends.
If there are countries that resist this by referring to the preservation of their cultural traditions, it is time to abolish these traditions, because they no longer belong to the today’s world. They harm these animals, and they do not benefit humans themselves.
Also, hunting "for scientific purposes," which leads to the eradication of these species and the devastation of the oceans, is a denial of science itself and its purposes, is inhuman, and must no longer be tolerated.
Therefore, we ask for immediate cancellation of all exceptions and the unconditional and unreserved cessation of hunting of dolphins and whales!
Please, do support this initiative with your vote and become one of the rescuers of these beautiful and exceptional creatures!
Reasoning
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Every year, around 300,000 whales and dolphins are killed
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Moratorium for whale protection (since 1986) – commercial fishing, with permitted exceptions
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Whaling continues
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Japan – attempts to end the moratorium, citing cultural reasons and scientific purposes
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Norway – cultural tradition
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Iceland – reauthorization until 2029
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Faroe Islands – part of Denmark (ban) but with its own parliament
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France – „accidental“ killing by fishermen in French waters
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Animals demonstrably suffer during hunting, taking up to two hours to die
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Whale meat is unsuitable for human consumption; it contains high levels of toxins, which may lead to developmental problems, endocrine dysfunction, cancer, and diseases of the kidneys, liver, heart, and immune system
SIGN FOR RESCUE
OF DOLPHINS AND WHALES
