In General,whale Watching

question 71

Multiple Choice

In general,whale watching

• A)has provided scientific and conservation value for whales.
• B)encourages the sale of whale meat and other whale-derived products.
• C)has disrupted the natural social interactions of whales and contributed to their population decline.
• D)has had little impact on our scientific understanding of the species because whales do not behave naturally when humans are around.

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