Influences on Genetic Diversity and Current Conditions

Populations of the amazing blue whale depicted in the video above are slowly beginning to develop.

Human Change and the Blue Whale

Currently at dangerously low population levels, the blue whale is a species that heavily depends on conservation efforts in order to protect many of its members. Blue whale populations are often affected by other man-made threats that occur often within the waters of the ocean.

The Amazing Beast

The largest animals on earth, blue whales are an amazing yet endangered species. They can grow as long as 30 metres and weigh up to 200 tons. Despite this overpowering size, the diet of these giants is mainly composed of a eusaphid called krill, a small shrimp-like creature, A blue whale can consume up to 4 tons of krill per day. Blue whales are grey-blue in coloration. They have yellow underbellies with many grooves. Furthermore it has a broad flat head and a long tapered body.

Hunting Blue Whales

The development of deck-mounted harpoon cannons in the early 20th century fuelled the development of the commercial whaling industry, which severely threatened the survival of the blue whale.

Introduction

Blue whales are categorized as endangered species on the IUCN Red List of Endangered Species. This blog was composed to present findings on the current conversation of blue whales and possible solutions to these issues.