Help the Killer Whales!

Help the Killer Whales!

    Hello, this is IGL and this post is about helping the killer whales. Killer whales, or orcas, are actually in the dolphin group, but still are whales (because the suborder with dolphins belong in the whale order). These orcas are what many people consider majestic, but many people still believe that these gentle creatures are murderers, and no they do not randomly attack. Since the killer whale is a large species, they have a large diet. The organisms in their food include squids, seals, seabirds, and sometimes, whales. Each pod of killer whales have a distinct communication call, so a mother killer whale can easily contact back with her baby.

    Currently, it is unsure by scientists if the orca whale is endangered. However, it is believed by some that their population is decreasing and they one day will be extinct. The main reasons of a declining population would be most likely habitat loss and decrease in food source. The habitat loss is likely to be cause by pollution because of human activities. The trash we give out pollutes the ocean, making it sometimes unable to live in. The food source also can be because of climate change, again, caused by humans. The warmth of the ocean waters can cause some organisms to migrate to different areas of the ocean, which causes some of the prey that the killer whale depends on to migrate also. Soon, they would have no more food left.

    There are many ways for you to help. You could:

1. Spread the word. Tell someone.
2. Start a petition and get people to sign it.
3. Stop using so much fossil fuel. Try walking or biking for a change.
4. Pollute less and start picking up more trash.

Help the killer whales!

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Help the dolphins!

Help the Dolphins!

          Hello, this is IGL and this post is about the dolphins. Dolphins are many people’s favorite animal. In fact, it is one of Victori’s favorite animals too. But we might not see them in the future. Some species of dolphins are extinct!

          The first reasons some dolphins are becoming extinct is because of bycatch. Fishermen accidentally catch them into their nets. And the fishermen were just trying to catch some tuna!  

          Another reason is dolphin food. In some places, people serve dolphin seafood. You probably don’t eat dolphin seafood, but it happens in Japan and the Japanese government allows it. Yes, they serve dolphin sushi!

          The third reason is because of pollution. You see a surf dude throw a water bottle onto the shore. But soon, the waves come up and splash the beach. Then poof! Water bottle gone. Dolphins usually eat the trash, including plastic bags, soda cans, and other objects. The pollution also increases the acidity level in the water. And dolphins live in the water! Also, when people ride on boats, the propeller could scrape the dolphin.

          There are many ways to help. You could:

1. Stop littering! In fact, don’t litter at all.
2. Start a petition
3. Spread the word
4. Pick up trash
5. Donate to charities

All these ways could help dolphins all the time! Help the dolphins!

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Help the marine mammals!

Help the Marine Mammals!

       Hello, this is IGL and this topic is about helping marine mammals. Every year marine mammals are caught from the ocean and brought to entertainment parks. They are ripped from their natural lives and brought to a prison for them.

          The tanks for marine mammals are too small and they need natural ocean water. These marine mammals of course do not enjoy performing their awkward dance moves. They could never realize how it would be like living in the habitat they are supposed to be in.

          You could help in just small ways but could do a lot. You could:

1. Spread the Word
2. Stop swimming with dolphins
3. Stop watching aqua parks

These ways could help in so much benefit. Help the marine mammals!

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