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Belugas in danger

Article Abstract:

High levels of toxic chlorine compounds found in Beluga whales has increased the risk of extinction of the marine mammals. Twelve chemicals including DDT, dioxins, PCBs, heptachlor, and chlordane are to be banned globally to protect the marine ecosystems. Some 17 Belugas deaths in 1995 were attributed to the presence of high chlorine chemical concentrations, declared as toxic waste. Humans get most of the toxic doses from food with the biggest initial dose going to breast-fed infants. Greenpeace is working toward enhancing global awareness and action to ban the manufacture of toxic chlorine chemicals.

Protection and preservation, White whale, Beluga (Whale), Chlorine compounds

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Rescuing whales - in the whale sanctuary

Article Abstract:

Japan is indulging in commercial whaling in the Southern Ocean Whale Sanctuary but it refutes these allegations and asserts that it is only conducting research on minke whales. Greenpeace activists are keeping track of and discouraging Japan's whaling activities. Norway is another country that has refused to comply with International Whaling Commission decisions. It continues whaling, ignoring research findings on minke whales.

Japan, Endangered species, Whaling

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