Killer Whales Endangerment
Killer whales are endangered due to a number of threats including oil spills bio-accumulation of PCB and other contaminants noise pollution collisions with ships entanglement in fishing gear shootings by fishermen and habitat disturbance by whale watchers. While investigating its cause of death the University of Hawaiʻi Marine Mammal Health and Stranding Lab found the remains of octopuses in its stomach which was previously an unknown part of the species diet. Video Family Of Endangered Killer Whales At Sea Youtube Talk about their plight and tell us what can be done to save them. Killer whales endangerment . The whale was an insular false killer whale the most critically endangered species of dolphins and whales in Hawaiian waters. There are two types of threats faced by killer whales- natural dangers and man-made danger. This number is not sustainable for the population long term and if they are to survive increased conservation efforts are needed. Long-term commitments ...