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Giants With a Global Role
Whales are among the largest animals ever to live, and they play a vital role in ocean health. By moving nutrients through the water, they help support plankton, the base of the marine food web.

 

Threats Beneath the Waves
Despite their size, whales face serious dangers. Climate change, ship strikes, plastic pollution, and noise from human activity all threaten their survival.

 

Protecting the Gentle Giants
Whale conservation means cleaner oceans, safer shipping routes, and stronger laws. By protecting whales, we also protect the balance of life in our seas—and our own future.